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Four ways to get a video ad.
Human creators, a creator marketplace, a do-it-yourself AI tool, or a studio that does it for you. Here is what each costs and who does the work.
| Human UGC creator | Billo | Arcads (DIY AI) | Goldgrain Studio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per ad | $150–300, plus usage rights | From $99 | ~$11, you do the work | $98 (5 for $490) |
| Usage rights | Often +30–150%, time-limited | Included | Included | Full commercial, no time limit |
| Who writes the script and hooks | You or the creator | You write the brief | You | We do, 5 hooks per pack |
| Who edits and checks | You | Creator | You | We do, every frame reviewed |
| Languages | One per creator | One per creator | Many, you set up each | EN, DE, FR, ES, JA with native lip-sync |
| Turnaround | Varies by creator | 7–12 business days | Minutes, plus your editing time | 7 business days |
| Real person on camera | Yes | Yes | No (AI) | No (AI), disclosed |
When to pick which
- Human creator when you need a real person using the product on camera, real results or a long-term face of the brand.
- Billo when you want real creators at a set price and can write the brief and review each video yourself.
- Arcads or another AI tool when you have someone in-house to write scripts, generate, edit and check every ad.
- Goldgrain Studio when you want tested hooks done for you: we write, produce, check and deliver, in five languages, at a test budget.
Competitor prices and terms as published on the sources below, checked October 2026; they change, so check before you buy. Names are trademarks of their owners; we are not affiliated with them.
Test five hooks for $490.
See the ads first, then order online. Brief and approval happen by email; calls only if you ask.