Honest reviews and comparisons of the AI tools worth paying for.
Prices are approximate at the time of writing and change often. Check the tool's own pricing page before you pay.
Best for: Scripts, hooks, research and first drafts
Free tier, paid plans around $20 a month
Best for: Long form writing, editing and rewriting copy so it sounds human
Free tier, paid plans around $20 a month
Best for: Consistent characters and ad stills from a reference image
Inside Google Gemini, free credits available
Best for: Stylised, art directed images and moodboards
From around $10 a month
Best for: Turning a still image into a short, smooth clip
Daily free credits, paid from around $10 a month
Best for: Realistic video with native sound from a text prompt
Through Google's AI plans
Best for: Camera moves, effects and ad remixes in one place
Paid plans, credit based
Best for: Talking presenters, translations and avatar tutorials
Free trial, paid from around $29 a month
Best for: Natural voiceovers, voice cloning and dubbing
Free tier, paid from around $5 a month
Best for: Jingles and background tracks from a text prompt
Free tier, paid plans available
Best for: Cutting, captions and templates on desktop or phone
Free, Pro around $10 a month
Best for: Static ads, carousels and simple templates
Free, Pro around $15 a month
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