CarlosVideo18+ research desk · updated 1 October 2026 · read time 4 min

# AI video cost calculator (2026)

**The short answer:** a custom AI video made by a studio costs
**$94–$250 per finished video** in 2026. A 15-second clip starts at $94,
a 60-second production piece lands around $150, and a longer multi-shot video with
revisions tops out at $250. Delivery is 7 days as standard (48-hour rush is an
add-on), and orders of three or more videos qualify for a 10%+ volume discount.

## Estimate your order

Finished length

Up to 15 seconds — $94
16–30 seconds — $94
31–60 seconds — $150
61–120 seconds — $250
How many videos

1 video

48-hour rush delivery (+$50)
 Additional characters / continuity pass (+$30)
 4K master + source project (+$40)

$150
1 video · standard 7-day delivery

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## What changes the price

| Factor | Typical effect on price |
| --- | --- |
| Finished length | The single biggest driver: $94 (≤15s) → $250 (61–120s) |
| Character consistency work | +$30 — extra reference pass so faces and wardrobe stay stable across shots |
| Delivery speed | +$50 for 48 hours; standard is 7 days |
| Mastering | +$40 for 4K master and the source project |
| Volume | −10% from 3 videos, −15% from 5, −20% from 10 |

## How this compares with DIY tools

Self-serve generators sell subscriptions in the $10–$100/month range, but they
assume you write the prompts, fix the continuity and re-roll the broken shots
yourself. Studio work moves that labour to us and prices it per finished video:
the ranges below are what buyers actually report paying in 2026.

| Route | What it costs | What you get |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIY subscription | $10–$100/month + your hours | Raw generations, no continuity guarantee |
| Freelance editor + generator | $60–$150/video | One person, queue-dependent |
| CarlosVideo18+ (studio) | **$94–$250/video** | Brief → script → generation → QA → delivery, 7 days |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a custom AI video cost in 2026?

$94–$250 per finished video depending on length and options. The median order
we deliver is a 30-second piece at $94 with a 7-day turnaround.

### Is there a subscription or a minimum order?

No subscription and no minimum — a single video costs $94. Volume discounts
start at three videos (10%) and rise to 20% at ten.

### What is included in the base price?

Brief, script, character consistency work, generation, two rounds of revisions,
licensing for paid traffic and a delivery package in the aspect ratios you need.

### How long does delivery take?

Seven days is standard; a 48-hour rush is $50. Longer pieces with multiple
edits are quoted case by case before you pay.

### Do I own the video?

Yes — you receive full commercial usage rights for the delivered video,
including advertising placement. Characters are fictional adults throughout.

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