Calculate the cost of producing content with AI versus hiring writers. Compare per-article costs and quality trade-offs.
Last updated: February 23, 2026
The cost of content production has changed dramatically with the rise of AI writing tools. Businesses now face a three-way decision: hire human writers at premium rates, use AI tools with human editing, or go fully AI. Each approach has different cost structures, quality tradeoffs, and scalability limits.
Human freelance writers typically charge $0.05-0.50 per word depending on expertise and niche. A 1,500-word blog post can cost anywhere from $75 to $750 with a human writer. By contrast, AI tools like ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) or Jasper ($49/month) can generate unlimited drafts for a flat fee. The real cost of AI content is not the tool subscription — it is the editing time needed to make AI output publishable.
Most businesses find the best ROI with an AI + human editor workflow. AI generates the first draft in minutes, then a human editor spends 30-60 minutes refining it for accuracy, tone, and brand voice. This approach can reduce content costs by 50-70% compared to fully human production while maintaining quality standards. The key is having skilled editors who can efficiently transform AI drafts into polished content.
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