A custom ASMR video is a commission: a fan asks for their triggers, their length, sometimes their name or a roleplay, and pays you to make it for them alone. To sell them well, price from your own time rather than from what others charge, offer a short menu instead of "anything you want," and set your rules before the first request arrives.
There's no standard market rate. The public listings we looked at ran from $35 for 15 minutes to $115 for up to 10 minutes, and one charged $70 for a single minute. So the pricing method below starts from you.
What fans actually ask for
Most requests combine four things. Knowing them lets you build an order form that collects everything up front.
- Triggers. In the largest early survey of ASMR viewers (475 people), the most common triggers were whispering (75%), personal attention (69%), crisp sounds (64%) and slow movements (53%) (Barratt & Davis, 2015). Expect requests built around those, plus very specific favorites.
- Their name. Hearing their own name whispered is something a regular video can't offer. It sits close to trigger words and personal attention.
- A roleplay. A haircut, a check-up, a calm friend after a bad day. Roleplays take scripts and props, so they belong in a higher tier. Our guide to ASMR roleplays covers the common ones.
- A length. Many fans want something to fall asleep to: 82% of the survey's respondents said they used ASMR to help them sleep. Long requests take longer to record and edit, so length should drive the price.
Ask for the voice too: whispered, soft-spoken or no talking. And ask what they don't want, since one disliked sound can spoil a video made just for them.
How to price custom ASMR videos
Start from your time
Write down every step of one order and time it honestly:
- reading the request and asking questions
- planning, and writing a script if there is one
- setting up and recording, including retakes
- editing
- exporting, checking and delivering
Multiply the total by the hourly rate you'd accept for the work. That's your base. Example only: if a 20-minute video takes you three hours in total and you want $20 an hour, your base is $60.
Add props and materials
If a request needs something you don't own, charge for it or decline. One public listing we read states that a further cost may be added if the creator needs a tool she doesn't have (Fiverr listing). That's a fair rule to copy.
Charge for length, rush and revisions
- Per minute or per block. Price in blocks (15, 30, 60 minutes) rather than per minute. Blocks are easier for fans to choose and for you to plan.
- Rush fee. A shorter delivery time than your standard means moving other things. Charge for it as an add-on.
- Revisions. Re-recording ASMR is nearly as much work as the first take. Offer one free fix for technical issues (a glitch, a mispronounced name) and quote anything else as a new order.
- Limits. Cap the number of triggers or words per tier. Public listings do this: one caps a $40, 15-minute video at three triggers, another caps a $70 video at 999 words (Fiverr, Fiverr).
Then add the platform fee
Platforms take a cut, so set your list price to land on your base. Using the $60 example:
| Where you sell | What you keep | List price to net about $60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fiverr | 80% of the purchase amount | $75 |
| Ko-fi (Free or Standard plan) | 95%, minus processor fees of typically around 3% + $0.30 | about $66 |
| Patreon (new creators) | 90%, minus 2.9% + $0.30 card or US PayPal processing | about $69 |
| Tingly Room | 85% | about $71 |
These are rounded, and processor fees vary. Fee sources are in the platform section below.
What public listings charge (examples, not a benchmark)
We opened custom ASMR listings on Fiverr on October 16, 2026. Only one package's details were visible on each, and two were marked as on hold:
| Listing | Price | Length | Delivery | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom ASMR video | $35 | 15 min | 7 days | Says it can't deliver adult content; on hold |
| Custom trigger video | $40 | 15 min | 4 days | Up to three triggers, script included; on hold |
| Custom video "with your demands" | $70 | 1 min | 2 days | Up to 999 words, custom outfit |
| Custom ASMR videos | $115 | Up to 10 min | 4 days | One package |
The spread is the lesson. Prices reflect each creator's speed, style and audience, not a going rate.
Write a menu, not "anything you want"
An open-ended offer invites endless back-and-forth and requests you'll dread. A menu does the filtering for you. Here's a template; fill in your own prices from the method above.
Tier 1: Trigger video. 15 minutes, no talking, up to three triggers from my list. $__.
Tier 2: Personal video. 20 minutes, whispered or soft-spoken, your name and up to three trigger words, up to four triggers. $__.
Tier 3: Roleplay. 30 minutes from your brief: I write a short script, you approve it before I record. Props I own only. $__.
Add-ons: each extra 15 minutes $__ · rush delivery $__ · a prop I need to buy, at cost · extra revision $__.
I don't make: anything sexual or suggestive, anything about real people, videos for anyone under 18.
Add a list of triggers you can do well and a sample clip of each. Fans order faster when they've heard what they'll get.
Boundaries and rules
Keep it safe for work
Sexual requests aren't just a personal line; they can cost you your channel. In late July 2026, YouTube terminated several ASMR channels, saying they linked to content that violated its nudity and sexual content policy (Tubefilter, 2026). YouTube's external links policy covers links in descriptions and comments and even spoken directions to another site (YouTube Help). Where you sell commissions is part of your channel's footprint.
Refuse without apologizing
You don't owe anyone a reason. A short, fixed reply works: "Thanks for asking. This one isn't something I make, but my menu has what I offer." Then stop replying if they push.
Protect your personal information
- Use your creator name and a separate email.
- Never say or show your city, workplace or home in a custom video.
- Keep conversations and payment on the platform where the order started. Fans who ask to move to a personal number or to meet are a reason to end the conversation.
- Don't film anything identifying in the background, even for one fan. Files get shared.
Delivery and quality checklist
Before you send a custom video, run through this:
- Name check. Confirm pronunciation in writing before you record.
- Full listen. Play the whole file on headphones at bedtime volume. Cut coughs, bumps and loud spikes.
- Brief check. Triggers, voice and length match what was ordered, and nothing on the "don't want" list slipped in.
- Frame check. No mail, windows, reflections or anything else that identifies you or your home.
- Delivery. Send it the way the platform intends, on time, with a short thank-you.
- Follow-up. Ask once whether they'd like a different trigger next time. Repeat fans are the steadiest income.
Where to sell: fees and protection compared
| Platform | Fee to you | How payment works |
|---|---|---|
| Fiverr | You earn 80% of each order, including extras and tips (Fiverr Help) | Earnings go through a clearing period; eligible sellers can skip it with Early Payout for a 1% fee |
| Ko-fi commissions | 5% on Free and Standard, 0% on Gold ($12/month) (Ko-fi), plus processor fees of typically around 3% + $0.30 (Ko-fi Help) | Fans pay upfront to your PayPal or Stripe; to reject an order you refund it yourself, and disputes are between you and the buyer (Ko-fi Help) |
| Patreon | 10% for new creators, plus 2.9% + $0.30 card or US PayPal processing (Patreon Help) | Built around memberships; a custom video fits best as a perk of a top tier |
| Etsy | $0.20 per listing, 6.5% transaction fee, plus payment processing that varies by country (Etsy) | Services are mostly banned, but custom audio production and video editing are allowed as digital files; custom ASMR isn't named, so check first (Etsy) |
| Tingly Room | You keep 85% | Payment is held, then released after delivery, or 3 days after delivery without a reported problem |
Ko-fi's commission tools are flexible: you can cap how many orders you take, and buyers must accept your terms, up to 10,000 characters, before they order. The trade-off is that delivery happens however you agree, often by email or a file link, which means sharing more of yourself.
Selling custom ASMR on Tingly Room
On Tingly Room, creators who verify their YouTube channel can receive private requests from fans. You set your own price (minimum $5) and delivery time (1 to 30 days), accept only the requests you want, and talk the details through with the fan in a private chat. The payment is held while you work and released after delivery, or 3 days after delivery if the fan reports no problem. You keep 85%.
The rules do some of the boundary work for you. Requests must be non-sexual and between adults, and sharing contact details or meeting outside the platform isn't allowed. The video is delivered in the conversation, not on YouTube, so no ad interrupts a long sleep video. See how it works for fans on the custom ASMR videos page.
If you're still deciding how custom work fits with ads, memberships and sponsors, read how to make money with ASMR. If you're building this around a full-time job, start with ASMR as a side hustle.
FAQ
How much should I charge for a custom ASMR video?
Time one order from first message to delivery, multiply by an hourly rate you'd accept, add props, then raise the price to cover the platform's fee. Public listings vary too widely to copy.
Should I charge per minute?
Blocks of 15, 30 or 60 minutes work better. They're easier to choose, and you can still add a per-block price for extra length.
Can I refuse a custom request?
Yes. Refuse anything sexual, anything involving real people, and anything you simply don't want to make. On Tingly Room you accept only the requests you choose.
How many revisions should I offer?
One free fix for technical problems is fair. Re-recording is close to a new video, so quote it as one.
