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3 AI Software Platforms You Should Think Twice Before Buying

By July 27, 2023 No Comments

As the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to expand in our digital age, discerning which tools are worth investing in becomes increasingly crucial. There are three AI software platforms that, in my experience, you might want to reconsider before investing: Ad Creative AI, Oasis AI, and Adobe’s Image Generator.

Starting with Ad Creative AI, the promise of this platform initially appeared promising. It offers an enticing proposition: evaluate and optimize your Facebook ads using AI technology. I found the ads quite enticing, and the seven-day free trial provided a compelling hook. However, as I delved deeper into the system, I found it to be not just costly but inefficient. For instance, creating a single ad in three different aspect ratios consumed more than half of my available credits.

Moreover, when I ran the ad for one of my clients, I was disappointed with its performance compared to other top-performing ads. Adding to its limitations is its inability to create video creatives. While it does offer video analysis, this feature falls short as it does not provide guidance on creating new video content. Despite these setbacks, I will continue to monitor this software as I believe its shortcomings could be attributed to its early stage of development.

Better Solution: Nothing out there yet, so I’m keeping my eye on this and may give it a go in another couple of months.

Next on my list is Oasis AI, a platform that transcribes voice recordings into a variety of text formats like blog articles, LinkedIn posts, Twitter posts, etc. While the idea of transforming a five-minute recording into various formats seems innovative, the platform’s execution leaves much to be desired. It has a tendency to modify your original content by adding too many complex words. This can make you sound more articulate but compromises the authenticity of your voice, which is especially detrimental for social media. Also makes it boring to read.

Better Solution: I found using Apple Notes’ transcription feature, coupled with rewording from ChatGPT, to be a more effective and affordable option. And with a quick prompt, you can get lots of better quality forms of content.

Lastly, we have Adobe’s Express’s Image Generator. It appears to be Adobe’s attempt to replicate Canvas’s success, but sadly, it doesn’t quite hit the mark. This tool lacks the expansive library that Canva offers and falls short of creating aesthetically pleasing designs. In my experience, only one out of 20 images was passable. The tool uses a disjointed method of creating graphics, akin to patching together a paper-mâché project.

Better Solution: I would recommend the Midjourney platform, which produces high-quality images at an affordable price.

Bonus Solution: I also prefer Canva over Adobe Express even though Express is included in my Adobe subscription.

In conclusion, while AI is indeed transforming numerous industries and workflows, it’s still in its early stages of development. Among the multitude of AI tools available, it’s crucial to find the ones that deliver on their promises and provide value for your money. While Ad Creative AI, Oasis AI, and Adobe Express have potential, their current shortcomings do not justify the investment. However, with continued advancements in AI technology, they may yet improve. I encourage everyone to explore new AI tools and share their experiences with us. As we continue to navigate this exciting realm of technology, let’s do it wisely and cost-effectively.

FAQs

1. What is Ad Creative AI?

Ad Creative AI is a tool that claims to help you create better Facebook ads. The tool analyzes your existing ads and suggests ways to improve them.

2. What are the limitations of Ad Creative AI?

Ad Creative AI has a number of limitations. The suggestions it makes are often generic and don’t seem to be based on any real data. Additionally, the tool is very expensive.

3. What is Oasis AI?

Oasis AI is a tool that transcribes your voice recordings into text. The tool claims to be able to transcribe your recordings in real time, and it also offers a variety of features for editing and formatting your text.

4. What are the limitations of Oasis AI?

Oasis AI has a number of limitations. The tool is not very accurate, and it can be difficult to edit the transcribed text. Additionally, the tool is very expensive.

5. What is Adobe Image Generator?

Adobe Image Generator is a tool that generates images from text descriptions. The tool claims to be able to generate high-quality images, but it often generates low-quality images.

6. What are the limitations of Adobe Image Generator?

Adobe Image Generator has a number of limitations. The images it generates are often pixelated and blurry, and they don’t look very realistic. Additionally, the tool is very expensive.

7. What are some alternatives to Ad Creative AI?

There are a number of alternatives to Ad Creative AI. Some of the most popular alternatives include:

  • Facebook’s Ad Manager: Facebook’s Ad Manager is a free tool that allows you to create and manage your Facebook ads.
  • Google Ads: Google Ads is a free tool that allows you to create and manage your Google ads.
  • WordStream’s Ad Builder: WordStream’s Ad Builder is a free tool that helps you create effective Facebook ads.

8. What are some alternatives to Oasis AI?

There are a number of alternatives to Oasis AI. Some of the most popular alternatives include:

  • Google Docs: Google Docs has a voice typing feature that allows you to dictate text into your document.
  • Apple Notes: Apple Notes has a voice typing feature that allows you to dictate text into your note.
  • Speechify: Speechify is a paid tool that transcribes your voice recordings into text.

9. What are some alternatives to Adobe Image Generator?

There are a number of alternatives to Adobe Image Generator. Some of the most popular alternatives include:

  • Midjourney: Midjourney is a paid tool that generates high-quality images from text descriptions.
  • DALL-E 2: DALL-E 2 is a paid tool that generates high-quality images from text descriptions.
  • Imagen: Imagen is a paid tool that generates high-quality images from text descriptions.

10. Why should I not waste my money on Ad Creative AI, Oasis AI, or Adobe Image Generator?

There are a number of reasons why you should not waste your money on Ad Creative AI, Oasis AI, or Adobe Image Generator. These tools are all expensive and not very effective. There are a number of free or low-cost alternatives that are more effective.

Keith Hubert

Keith Hubert

Fractional CMO