Solo Dev's AI Video Maker Hits $4,033 in First Week With Under $500 Total Costs
gefei55 · x · 2026-10-05
Indie developer GeFei shared verified numbers (via TrustMRR) for his AI video generation site AI Video Maker: $4,033 revenue in 30 days, $329 MRR, and 11 active subscriptions.
- Revenue is declining as traffic fades; clearing $4k was tough and $5k is uncertain next month
- Exceptional ROI: launched Sept 28 and hit $4k within one week
- Costs are minimal: $200 in API fees plus $160 for the domain, under $500 total with zero traffic acquisition costs
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