Facebook and YouTube both publish a view count under video, and the two numbers are not comparable. Facebook logs a view at three seconds; YouTube wants roughly thirty before it counts, and its monetization ledger wants far more. That gap explains the price — $3.99 per 1,000 on Facebook against $7.99 on YouTube.
Directional claims only — no fabricated numbers. Use this as a shortlist, not a spec.
| Criterion | Facebook Video Views | YouTube Views |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 1,000 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| View threshold | 3 seconds of playback | Around 30 seconds |
| Monetized-view standard | One minute plus for in-stream ads | Watch hours toward YPP |
| Content lifespan | Days — the feed churns fast | Months to years via search |
| 50k package | $79.99 | $199.99 |
| Best for | Local pages, events, ad creative proof | Launches, trailers, channel authority |
Pick Facebook video views when the video sits in a feed a local audience or retargeting pool sees this week — the three-second bar makes volume cheap. Pick YouTube views when the video has a long tail and the first 48 hours decide its ranking. The 2x price gap is the retention standard, not a markup.
Facebook pays on views passing its own one-minute threshold, which is stricter than the three-second count shown publicly. Delivered views raise the visible number; treat any monetization effect as unproven.
Delivered views usually carry some watch time, but YPP audits hours against a rolling 12-month window and reviews are human-moderated. We do not promise a monetization outcome.
No. Each platform is a separate service with a separate URL. Add both to the same cart if you want them delivered together — one checkout, one payment.
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