ChannelGuard — Pricing
Pricing — Simple. Asymmetric. Worth It.

Protect More
Than You Pay

A single demonetization event costs more than a year of ChannelGuard. That's the math. Here's the pricing.

Save 30%
Creator
$ 29 20 /mo
 
Billed $240/year (save $108)
For solo creators running one channel who want basic protection before each upload.
  • 10 video audits per month
  • Full 9-point originality score
  • Flag report with severity ratings
  • Actionable fix suggestions
  • 1 channel health tracker
  • Email alerts on score drops
  • Copyright pre-clearance
  • Multi-channel monitoring
  • Agency dashboard
Agency
$ 199 139 /mo
 
Billed $1,668/year (save $720)
For automation agencies managing multiple client channels who need full-stack protection and reporting.
  • Unlimited audits across all channels
  • Up to 20 channels monitored
  • White-label client dashboard
  • API access for workflow integration
  • Bulk audit batch processing
  • Portfolio-level risk scoring
  • Custom alert thresholds per client
  • Monthly PDF reports per channel
  • Dedicated Slack support
Feature Breakdown
Creator Pro Agency
Auditing
Video audits per month 10 Unlimited
Originality score (0–100)
9-point flag report
Actionable fix suggestions
Script differentiation analysis
Copyright pre-clearance check
Bulk batch processing
Channel Monitoring
Channels monitored 1 20
Upload pattern tracker
Historical score trend 30 days Unlimited
Portfolio-level risk scoring
Alerts & Reporting
Email alerts
Slack alerts
Weekly health digest
Monthly PDF reports
Agency & White-Label
White-label dashboard
API access
Dedicated support Email Slack direct
The asymmetry argument

Do the Math.

One demonetization event on a mid-size channel costs more than 4 years of ChannelGuard Pro. The question isn't whether you can afford it — it's whether you can afford not to.

Average faceless channel (mid-tier) $1,200/mo AdSense
Revenue lost during demonetization dispute − $3,600 (3 months)
Lost subscriber momentum Unquantifiable
Time to re-qualify for monetization 2–6 months
ChannelGuard Pro (full year) $948
One demonetization vs. one year protected $3,600 vs $948
Real Objections.
Real Answers.

The questions creators actually ask before subscribing.

"My channel has been fine for 6 months — I don't need this." +
That's exactly when most creators get hit. YouTube's enforcement isn't random — it operates in waves, and channels that have been running the same AI/stock/TTS formula for 6+ months have built up the most detectable pattern. The longer you've run the same template, the more vulnerable you are — because YouTube's system evaluates consistency across your entire library, not just recent uploads.
One documented creator ran successfully for 8 months before the enforcement wave hit. They lost 200+ videos and their daily revenue dropped from $500 to $7 overnight.
"I can just read the YouTube policy myself for free." +
YouTube's policy documentation tells you what is disallowed in general terms. It doesn't tell you how your specific production stack maps to enforcement patterns, which tools create detectable fingerprints, how your upload cadence looks at the channel level, or whether your script structure is flaggable across 30 videos. ChannelGuard does all of that, automatically, before you upload.
"This is AI-generated advice — YouTube's actual system is a black box." +
True, YouTube doesn't publish its detection model. But enforcement patterns are well-documented through hundreds of creator case studies, forum reports, and YouTube's own policy language. ChannelGuard synthesizes these known patterns — specific tool fingerprints, upload cadence signals, script uniformity markers — into a practical pre-upload check. You're getting a risk model built on documented outcomes, not speculation.
YouTube has confirmed it evaluates channels "as a system." That means your last 30 videos matter more than your next one. ChannelGuard's channel-level scoring reflects exactly that.
"I'll just be more careful — I don't need a tool for this." +
"Being more careful" works when the risks are visible. The problem with YouTube's inauthentic content enforcement is that the patterns that trigger it — same TTS voice, same stock library, same script structure — look completely normal to the creator doing it. You can't catch what you can't see. ChannelGuard surfaces the channel-level patterns you're too close to notice yourself.
"What if I get demonetized anyway, even with ChannelGuard?" +
ChannelGuard significantly reduces your risk — it doesn't guarantee immunity, and we're honest about that. YouTube's enforcement is opaque and occasionally inconsistent. What we do guarantee: if you follow the audit recommendations and maintain a score above 75, you're operating with the strongest originality signals the platform currently rewards. And if something does happen, your audit history documents your good-faith effort — which matters in appeals.
"I'm a small channel — this feels like overkill." +
Small channels are actually more vulnerable — not less. Large channels have brand leverage, legal teams, and direct YouTube contacts to appeal demonetization. Small faceless creators have none of that. When a small channel gets hit, there's no one to call. At $29/month for Creator, you're protecting every hour of work you've put in. The risk-reward is even stronger at the small-channel level.
"Can't I just switch tools every few videos to avoid detection?" +
Rotating tools helps, but it's not enough on its own — and it's easy to be inconsistent about. YouTube's detection evaluates multiple signals simultaneously: script structure, upload timing, audio patterns, visual style, thumbnail layout. Manually tracking all of that across 30+ videos is exactly the kind of overhead ChannelGuard removes. It monitors the pattern for you, so you can focus on content.
Quick Answers
When can I start using ChannelGuard?
We're in closed beta. Join the waitlist and the first 200 users get 3 months free on their chosen plan at launch. We'll email you before we open the gates.
Do you store my scripts or channel data?
Audit data is processed and not permanently stored beyond your dashboard history. We don't sell or share your channel information with third parties.
Does ChannelGuard connect to my YouTube account?
Not required. The MVP works with manual input (script paste + channel details). A YouTube API integration for automatic channel scanning is on our roadmap for Q1 2026.
What happens if I need more audits than my plan allows?
Creator plan users can purchase extra audit packs at $2.50/audit. Or upgrade to Pro for unlimited audits — most creators break even on audit volume within the first two weeks.
Is ChannelGuard affiliated with YouTube or Google?
No. We are an independent tool built on documented YouTube enforcement patterns. We have no official relationship with Google or YouTube.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Monthly plans cancel at end of billing period. Annual plans are refundable within 14 days of purchase. No questions asked.
Does this work for YouTube Shorts channels too?
Yes. Shorts face the same inauthentic content policies, and the 10M Shorts view threshold for monetization makes compliance even more important. Our audit covers Shorts-specific signals.
I run an agency with 20+ channels. Can I get a custom plan?
Yes — contact us directly for enterprise pricing above 20 channels. We offer volume discounts, custom SLAs, and full API access for large operations.