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The Efficient Engineer

@efficientengineerTracked since May 2026

Observed Aug 22, 2026Modeled revenue

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creating animated engineering videos.

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Paid members

330

−2.5% · 30-day rate from 11 observed days

Total audience

1,270

incl. free followers

Estimated monthly gross

$2.3K

$1.3K–$3.3K modeled range

Starting price

$4/mo

4 membership tiers

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$4/moLeverDownload the Efficient Engineer one-page summary sheetsGet previews of upcoming videosAccess behind the scenes information and tips about the video creation processSupport the Efficient Engineer project

$10/moPulleyWith the same benefits as the Lever tier, this is for those who want to provide some extra support to the Efficient Engineer project!

$45/moGearSame benefits as the Lever tier, but with an added bonus - you'll get your name placed somewhere within the next video as your own personal Easter egg!

Growth signals: The Efficient Engineer

−2.5%

330 paid members · 30-day rate from 11 observed days

Membership

351341330

May 202616 weeks trackedNow

The Efficient Engineer330 members · $2.3K/mo

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The Efficient Engineer's paid members rank in Recommended cohort
Rank	Creator and why included	Paid members	Gap vs The Efficient Engineer	Freshness
#3	Clough42WritingContent relevance + business context	705	375 more	Aug 16, 2026
#4	Inheritance MachiningVideoContent relevance + business context	579	249 more	Aug 11, 2026
#5	The Efficient EngineerProfileWritingPaid members position in Recommended cohort	330	Reference	Aug 22, 2026
#6	Marius HornbergerWritingContent relevance + business context	252	78 fewer	Aug 19, 2026
#7	Art of EngineeringWritingContent relevance + business context	8	322 fewer	Aug 12, 2026

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Video Latest post$4 tier & up[Video Preview] The Beauty of Topology Optimisation

3 days ago

3 days ago at Aug 22 crawl 3 likes 1 comment

[Video Preview] Fracture Mechanics and the San Bruno Pipeline ExplosionJune 22VideoJune 22$4 tier & up 5 3 Your Name In The Next Video!June 4VideoJune 4$4 tier & up 13 27 [Video Preview] The Problem with WeldingMay 11VideoMay 11$4 tier & up 3 7 [Video Preview] The Problem with TitaniumMarch 25VideoMarch 25$4 tier & up 0 0 [Video Preview] The Problem with Stainless SteelJanuary 22VideoJanuary 22$4 tier & up 8 3 [Video Preview] Understanding Calculus (for Engineers)Nov 11, 2025VideoNov 11, 2025$4 tier & up 18 3 [Video Preview] Understanding Steels and Heat TreatmentSep 29, 2025VideoSep 29, 2025$4 tier & up 7 4 [New Download] The Essential Engineering Materials MatrixAug 25, 2025ArticleAug 25, 2025$4 tier & up 12 3 [Video Preview] Understanding FrictionHere are a few animation stills from the upcoming video, Understanding Friction, that will be going live on YouTube in just under two weeks...VideoAug 13, 2025$4 tier & up 8 1 [Summary Sheets] Understanding Pressure VesselsI've just added a new summary sheet on pressure vessels to the existing collection. The video on pressure vessels will go live on YouTube to...VideoJul 7, 2025$4 tier & up 8 1 [Video Preview] Understanding Pressure VesselsJust wanted to share a few preview images from the next video, Understanding Pressure Vessels, which should hopefully go live this time next...VideoJul 1, 2025$4 tier & up 0 0

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