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Show HN: I tested 50 AI video APIs and built a comparison platform

https://findaivideo.com
2•ludydev•1h ago
Last year, I spent $3,200 on video production tools. Professional cameras, editing software, stock footage - and still wasn't creating fast enough.

Then AI video tools exploded. Everyone promised to "revolutionize video creation." Reality? *90% are garbage*.

I tested 50+ AI video tools over 6 months and built [FindAIVideo.com] to share what actually works.

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## Why Most AI Video Reviews Are Useless

Most "top 10 AI video tools" articles are: - Written by people who never used the tools - Paid affiliate spam - Outdated immediately - Missing hidden costs

I wanted real testing, transparent pricing, honest comparisons.

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## My Testing Framework: 3 Must-Haves

### 1. *Output Quality* - Minimum 1080p (ideally 4K) - Consistent results (no lottery) - Passes the "uncanny valley" test

### 2. *Usability* - < 30 minutes to first video - Intuitive interface - Generate in minutes, not hours

### 3. *Cost Transparency* - No hidden fees - Clear credit systems - Honest export limits

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## 5 Tools Actually Worth Your Money

After 6 months, only 5 made my list:

### 1. [See FindAIVideo.com] *Best for*: Short-form social media *Price*: $29/month (100 videos) *Why*: Fastest generation + no watermark

Generated 200+ TikToks with this. Best pacing for short-form.

### 2. [Redacted] *Best for*: Professional marketing *Price*: $99/month (unlimited) *Why*: Cinematic quality + brand templates

Saved $2,000/month vs. hiring editors.

### 3. [Redacted] *Best for*: Educational content *Price*: $49/month (50 videos) *Why*: Screen recording + auto-captions

Perfect for SaaS demos.

### 4. [Redacted] *Best for*: Avatar videos *Price*: Free tier, $20/month pro *Why*: Most realistic AI avatars

### 5. [Redacted] *Best for*: Long-form repurposing *Price*: $79/month *Why*: 1 podcast → 20 clips automatically

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## Tools to Avoid (And Why)

45+ tools failed. Here's why:

* Too Expensive*: $200-500/month for $50 features Red flag: No transparent pricing

* Vaporware*: Beautiful demos, terrible reality Red flag: No free trial = hiding something

* Credit Traps*: "$29/month" = 2 videos actually Red flag: Confusing credit systems

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## How I Built FindAIVideo.com

After testing everything, I had real data. So I built: - 50+ tool reviews with scoring - Real pricing comparisons - Use case matching - Workflow guides

Goal: Save you $3,200 and 200 hours I wasted.

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## My Honesty Policy

*I make ZERO money from recommendations.*

- No affiliate links (yet) - No sponsored content - No "free tools for reviews" - I paid for everything I tested

If it sucks, I say it sucks.

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## 2026 Predictions

### Consolidation Half these tools die by 2027.

### Price Wars Prices drop 30-50% as competition heats up.

### Quality Plateau We're near "good enough." Future improvements = marginal.

### Integration Wins Winners integrate with Adobe/Canva, not standalone platforms.

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## My Testing Checklist

*Day 1: Free Trial* - Test 3 video types - Download exports (don't just preview)

*Day 2: Cost Analysis* - Calculate cost per video - Find hidden fees - Compare 3 competitors

*Day 3: Integration* - Test with existing tools - Check support response

Fails any? Move on.

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## Resources

*FindAIVideo.com* has: - Detailed comparisons - Pricing breakdowns - Quality examples - Step-by-step workflows

Questions? Comment below.

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## Bottom Line

AI video tools aren't magic. They're tools. Some sharp, some dull, most overpriced.

Find the right one? Game-changing. I went from 2 videos/week to 15. From $3,200/month to $150.

*Stop wasting money. Start creating.*

Visit FindAIVideo.com for honest comparisons, no BS.

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