The Real Cost of AI Video Generation: A Breakdown
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Generative AI
Everyone talks about AI video tools being "free" or "cheap." Let me break down the actual costs for a content creator using AI video generation at scale. Direct Costs Tool Subscriptions Most AI video tools charge between $10-50/month for reasonable usage: Free tiers: 5-20 generations/day (enough for testing) Pro tiers: $15-30/month for 100-500 generations Enterprise: $50-200/month for unlimited I use PopcornAI which has a competitive pricing structure for indie creators.