We paid $150/month for PostSunday for two years--$3,600 total. Then we switched to a $30/month AI solution and never looked back. Here's why.
What We Were Paying For
PostSunday Premium: $150/month
We got: 4-6 video clips per sermon, basic captions, generic graphics, posting to 3 platforms, 3-5 day turnaround, limited customization. Annual cost: $1,800.
The Breaking Point
Incident #1: They posted a clip completely out of context, making our pastor sound like he endorsed something he explicitly condemned.
Incident #2: Five-day turnaround sermon repurposing services Ebenezer Rest meant our timely response to a community crisis posted a week late--no longer relevant.
Incident #3: Generic template approach made our Reformed theological content look like every other church--we lost our distinctiveness.
The AI Alternative: $30/Month
We built a custom system using Claude API ($15/month), AssemblyAI for captions ($10/month), and DigitalOcean hosting ($5/month). Total: $30/month or $360/year.
What We Gained
Speed: Before 3-5 days, after 5 minutes. We can respond to current events same-day.
Quality: Before basic captions, after word-by-word karaoke captions with custom branding.
Control: Pastor reviews and approves everything. No more out-of-context disasters.
Customization: AI trained on Reformed theology speaks in our voice, not a generic template.
Volume: Before 4-6 clips per sermon, after 8-12 clips plus blog, newsletter, and graphics.
The Financial Impact
Two-year PostSunday cost: $3,600
Savings: $2,880
We redirected that $2,880 toward giving our communications coordinator a raise, upgrading camera equipment, and still had $1,500 left for other ministry.
The Unexpected Benefits
Our coordinator learned new skills, increased job satisfaction, plans to stay long-term. AI trained on our framework ensures clips align with our beliefs. We can regenerate clips in 30 seconds if we don't like them. Easy to add new platforms without price increases.
Would We Go Back?
Not a chance. The cost savings alone would be reason enough. But the speed, quality, and control make it a no-brainer. PostSunday served its purpose when AI wasn't accessible. But in 2026, paying $150/month for what AI can do for $30 makes no sense.
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