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Video ads for small businesses, without hiring anyone

Probably makes UGC video ads for small businesses, with no creator, videographer or agency to hire. Describe your business and the offer in a few sentences, and an AI crew makes a short creator-style ad. The first draft is free, so you see a real ad before you spend anything.

First draft free, no credit cardSee ad examples

Ad ideas for Small businesses

Pick one and the crew starts from it. Your first draft is free.

  • Ad for our café's new pumpkin oat latte, $1 off before 9am. Someone grabbing one on the way to work.

    AI actor: AmaraMake this ad free
  • First-visit offer for our hair salon, 20% off your first cut. Friendly stylist talking to camera.

    AI actor: JunMake this ad free
  • Story of our family-run bike shop, 30 years on the same corner. End on free tune-up checks every Saturday.

    AI actor: RuthMake this ad free

What a small business can use UGC ads for

You need a few simple local videos, not a campaign.

  • A local offer: a happy hour or a first-visit discount.

  • A menu or price list: what's new and what it costs.

  • A shop story: who runs the place and why.

  • A how-it-works: booking, ordering ahead, a first visit.

  • A seasonal moment: a holiday menu or a summer special.

Do you need a camera, an editor or a creator?

No. Probably's AI ad generator scripts, films and edits the ad with an AI actor, so you only need to say what you want.

To show the real place, add shop photos or phone videos and choose "In video".

  • In store

    The shop floor, the counter or the chair

  • Walk and talk

    An actor on the way to you

  • Selfie vlog

    A casual first-person recommendation

  • Street interview

    A quick question to a passer-by

  • Product close-up

    Food, drinks, nails, flowers

  • Friend filming

    Someone filmed enjoying the visit

The full list is in UGC styles. If you're new to the format, start with what UGC ads are.

  1. Describe your business and the offer

    Say what you sell and what people should do, such as visit, book or order.

  2. Add photos if you have them

    Shop, menu or product photos help the crew show the real thing.

  3. Watch the crew work

    The crew keeps you posted in a chat as it works.

  4. Ask for changes in plain words

    Type "make it shorter" or "mention we're open late" (review and revisions).

  5. Download and post

    Get 9:16 for Stories and Reels, 1:1 for feeds or 16:9 for your website, and post it yourself.

Plans for small businesses

Start with the free first draft, then buy credits as you need them or subscribe.

Ways to pay
OptionPriceWhat you get
Top-upFrom $101,000 credits, no subscription
Starter$19/mo2,000 credits a month, 2 videos in production at once
Creator$49/mo5,500 credits a month, 5 videos in production at once

1 credit is $0.01 of work, and you see an estimate before paid work starts. Cancel renewal anytime. See pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Can a small business make a video ad for free?

Yes. A new Probably account gets a free first draft, 480p and up to 30 seconds, with no credit card, within 30 days of sign-up.

Who is the person talking in the ad?

An AI actor with an AI voice, and you choose both.

Can Probably run my ads on Instagram or Facebook?

No. You post or boost the video from your own account.

How long should a small business video ad be?

15 to 30 seconds, as a rule of thumb, for one offer or one story.

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Your first ad is on us.No credit card needed.

  • Research and a script
  • An actor and a voice
  • The edit, with captions
  • 480p, up to 30 seconds