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Video Assistant7 min read · July 16, 2026

The Real Cost of an AI Video Assistant vs. a Human Employee

Fully-loaded cost per conversation, per lead, per booked meeting — with the trade-offs no vendor talks about.

The Real Cost of an AI Video Assistant vs. a Human Employee

The math per 90-second conversation

  • Human sales rep (fully loaded): $6–$11 per interaction.
  • AI video assistant (all-in): $1.15–$1.90 per interaction.

Where AI wins: 24/7 coverage, zero ramp time, consistent tone. Where humans still win: nuanced objection handling and enterprise deals over $50k.

Most teams end up with both — AI handles top-of-funnel, humans handle hot leads.

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