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AI dubbing is usually priced per minute of video and costs much less than traditional dubbing with actors. At Burton Studios it ranges from USD 6 to USD 10 per minute depending on the number of speakers and the complexity of the dialogue, with human-reviewed translation and basic subtitles included.
Artificial intelligence has changed the way audiovisual content is created and distributed. Dubbing a video into another language no longer requires a studio, a director and several actors: today it can be done in days and at a fraction of the cost. But how much does it really cost?
What is AI dubbing and translation?
It is the use of artificial intelligence models to transcribe, translate and re-voice content in another language, with synthetic voices or the presenter’s cloned voice. Human review fixes what the machine does not handle well.
Factors that affect pricing
- Content length: most services charge per minute of final video.
- Dialogue complexity: one presenter is simpler than a conversation with overlapping voices.
- Target languages: each additional language is a new version.
- Customization: voice cloning, lip sync or dynamic subtitles add to the cost.
- Human review: essential for publishing, and part of the price of a professional service.
Automated tools vs. a professional service
There are machine translation APIs from large tech companies that charge by character volume, and subscription-based automatic dubbing platforms. They are useful for tests, but they deliver the result without review: terminology mistakes, mispronounced names and unnatural pacing. A professional service combines those tools with translators and editors.
What it costs at Burton Studios
| Tier | Speakers | Price per minute |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 1 | USD 6 |
| Tier 2 | 2 to 3 | USD 8 |
| Tier 3 | 4 to 5 | USD 9 |
| Cinematic | More than 5 | USD 10 |
Every tier includes basic subtitles, human-reviewed translation and a cloned or natural AI voice. See the details on our AI video dubbing page.
Conclusion
AI dubbing makes it possible for creators, educators and companies to reach audiences in other languages without film budgets. The key is not to skip human review.