Cost guide · Updated 3 October 2026
How much does an AI video ad cost in 2026?
A finished, human-directed AI video ad costs $595 to $1,495 as a one-off at Filmito, depending on length, with the first cut in 3 days, and you own the finished film on delivery. A self-serve tool sells software; a creator marketplace sells a creator's video; a studio sells a finished production. Compare the work included, not only the price.
The numbers below are Filmito's live prices, identical for every client in 50+ countries, backed by 4.8 from 970+ reviews on Fiverr.
Filmito's published prices
| What you buy | Price | First cut |
|---|---|---|
| Finished 15-second ad | $595 | 3 days |
| Finished 30-second ad | $895 | 3 days |
| Finished 60-second ad | $1,495 | 3 days |
| Growth: 4 unique ads / month | $2,497/mo | 5 days each |
| Scale: 8 unique ads / month | $4,997/mo | 3 days each |
| 48-hour Rush | +40% of base | 48 hours |
Every price includes script, direction, production, sound and edit, and you own the finished film on delivery. Launch includes two revision rounds, and monthly plans include unlimited revisions within the month. No retainer is required for a one-off ad, and no sales call is required to buy one.
What the wider market charges
| Category | Published price | Who does the work |
|---|---|---|
| Runway | $15 to $95 per month (Standard to Max, billed monthly), less on annual billing; Enterprise custom | You run the software |
| Synthesia | $29 to $89 per month (Starter and Creator, billed monthly), less on annual billing; Enterprise custom | You run the software |
| HeyGen | $29 to $149 per month (Creator to Business, billed monthly), less on annual billing; Enterprise custom | You run the software |
| Creatify | $39 to $99 per month (Starter and Pro, billed monthly); Enterprise custom | You run the software |
| Billo | From $99 per video, bought in packs, no subscription | A creator films; you manage the brief |
| Superside | Flex plan from $15,000 a month on an annual term, as published | A managed creative team |
| Filmito | $595 to $1,495 / ad, no retainer | A director, end to end |
| Traditional filmed production | Quoted per project | A production crew |
Competitor figures were checked on 30 September 2026. Each comparison links to its sources. Plans and rates can change; check the provider before buying.
What actually moves the price
Length
Seconds are the unit of cost in AI production: more finished seconds means more generation, more direction, and more edit. That is why 15, 30, and 60 seconds carry different prices and why per-minute math is the honest way to compare vendors.
Volume and commitment
A monthly slate is cheaper per ad than one-offs because the character, world, and templates built in month one keep paying off. Growth works out around $624 per finished ad.
Speed
Standard first cut is 3 days. Compressing to 48 hours costs +40% because it preempts the production queue.
Compliance
Regulated industries such as pharma and healthcare carry MLR-aware scripting and referenced masters. At Filmito that is built into the process rather than billed as an extra line.
Cost questions, answered straight
Why is an AI video ad so much cheaper than a filmed commercial?
Because the shoot disappears. A filmed commercial pays for crew, casting, location, equipment, travel, and shoot-day insurance before a single frame is edited. An AI-produced ad replaces all of that with generation compute and post-production, so the budget goes to the two things that decide quality: the direction and the edit. At Filmito that means a finished 60-second commercial for $1,495 instead of a five-figure production.
Are there hidden costs: licensing, usage rights, renewals?
No. You own the finished film: every Filmito price includes the transfer of all the rights we hold in it on delivery, for any platform, any market, and any length of time. There are no per-actor licences to renew and no usage windows that expire, because there is no hired performer behind the footage. The price on the page is the whole price; taxes where applicable are the only addition.
How much does rush delivery cost?
48-hour Rush delivery is available at +40% of the base price when a launch date cannot move. Standard first cut is 3 days on the Launch tier.
When does a monthly plan beat paying per ad?
When you need a steady mix rather than one ad. Growth delivers one 60-second, one 30-second and two 15-second ads a month for $2,497; bought one at a time at Launch prices, that mix costs $3,580. Scale's eight ads would cost $6,560 one by one and are $4,997 a month. One Launch ad, or two 15- or 30-second ads, costs less than one Growth month. Two 60-second Launch ads cost $2,990, so compare the lengths and the commitment rather than only the count. Monthly plans have a 3-month minimum, then 30 days notice to cancel.
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