Price comparison · 2026
How much does a personalized song or video gift cost?
The short answer
In 2026, an artist-written custom song runs roughly $150 to $200 (Songfinch, Songlorious). Group-video makers like VidDay and Tribute range from a few dollars for a DIY montage up to the low hundreds for concierge editing. My Video Gift is a flat $49 for a cinematic film and an original song about the recipient together — and you watch a free preview, with a real song, before paying.
Prices in this category are all over the map because the products are so different — you're comparing a studio song, a group montage, and a made-for-you film. Here's what each actually costs, verified against the live sites, so you can compare like with like.
Figures are approximate and can change; check each provider's current pricing before you buy.
| My Video GiftFilm + song | Songfinch | Songlorious | VidDay | Tribute | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What you get | A film + an original song | An original song | An original song | A group montage (+ song add-on) | A group video montage |
| Original song that names them | Yes | Yes | Yes | Paid add-on, made after payment | No — you add music |
| Cinematic film from your own photos | Yes | Slideshow add-on (~$24.99) | No | No — uploaded clips | No — uploaded clips |
| Free real preview before you pay | Yes — the full named song, in the film | No | Deposit / lyrics only | Draft montage free; song add-on unpreviewed | Free draft, pay to finish |
| One-time price | $49 flat, everything included | ~$199 (from ~$30 instant tier) | ~$150 and up | From ~$5 by length; +~$29.99 song add-on | ~$5 DIY up to ~$100–200 concierge |
| Typical turnaround | Minutes to preview; final often within the hour | About 4–7 days (artist version) | A few days | Days to weeks (collecting clips) | Days to weeks (collecting clips) |
| Collecting clips from other people | Not needed | Not needed | Not needed | Required | Required |
Prices and turnaround are approximate and verified July 7, 2026; they can change, so check each provider's current pricing. Songfinch, Songlorious, VidDay, Tribute.
Which one should you choose?
Choose My Video Gift if
you want the most included for the price — a film and an original song together — at one flat $49 with nothing added at checkout.
Choose VidDay if
you want the cheapest possible entry point and are fine assembling a group montage yourself.
Choose Songfinch if
budget isn't the constraint and you want a specific named recording artist.
See what your gift looks like — free, before you pay.
A cinematic film from your photos and an original song that names them, previewed free. One flat $49 if you keep it.
Common questions
- How much does a custom song cost?
- Artist-written custom songs typically cost around $150 to $200 — Songfinch starts near $199, with a faster lower-cost tier around $30, and Songlorious starts around $150. My Video Gift includes an original song plus a film for a flat $49.
- How much does a personalized video gift cost?
- Group-video tools like VidDay and Tribute start from a few dollars for a basic DIY montage and rise to roughly $100 to $200 for concierge editing. My Video Gift is a flat $49 for a cinematic film and an original song together, with a free preview first.
- Is there a free way to preview before paying?
- Several tools now show something first — GiftSong plays a roughly 60-second sample, and group-video tools let you build a draft — while most artist-song services still ask you to commit up front. What's different about My Video Gift is that you hear the full song that names the recipient, inside the finished film, before paying anything.
- Are there hidden fees or subscriptions?
- My Video Gift is a one-time $49 with everything included and no subscription. Always check each provider's checkout for add-ons; group-video tools in particular often price by video length.
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Last updated July 7, 2026 · Written by Adam Kling, founder of My Video Gift.