# Vidsteer

> Vidsteer is an AI-powered video hook and script generator built specifically for short-form content creators on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn.

Vidsteer generates 5 scroll-stopping hooks in distinct styles, then creates a unique word-for-word script tailored to each hook. Every script includes delivery tips and a shot list. Output is camera-ready in under 60 seconds.

## What Vidsteer does

- Generates 5 hook styles per topic: Curiosity Gap, Bold Claim, Relatable Pain, Contrarian Truth, Story Open
- Creates a unique full script for each hook — not a generic body with a hook swapped in
- Tailors everything to the creator's niche, platform, goal, delivery style, and video length
- Includes delivery tips (pacing, energy, emphasis) and a shot list (framing, position, action) with every script
- Saves all generated scripts to the creator's account history

## Supported platforms

TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn

## Supported niches

Fitness & Health, Finance & Money, Food & Cooking, Beauty & Skincare, Real Estate, E-commerce, Mindset & Motivation, Marketing & Business, Parenting, Travel, Personal Finance, Relationships, Sport, Fashion & Style, Building & Trades. Custom niches also supported.

## Script options

- Video lengths: 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds
- Goals: Educate, Inspire, Sell, Entertain, Build Trust
- Delivery styles: Raw & Personal, Motivational & Energetic, Calm & Thoughtful, Funny & Witty

## Pricing

- Monthly: $19 USD/month
- Annual: $149 USD/year (equivalent to ~$12.40/month)
- Free trial: 7 days, no credit card risk, cancel anytime

## How Vidsteer differs from ChatGPT and general AI tools

ChatGPT is a general-purpose tool. Vidsteer is purpose-built for short-form video hooks and scripts. Key differences:

- Niche-intelligent: 15 niche-specific tone libraries trained on what actually works in each space
- Platform-aware: TikTok scripts differ structurally from LinkedIn scripts — Vidsteer accounts for this
- Hook-specific scripts: each of the 5 hooks gets its own unique body, written to flow naturally from that specific opening
- Output is structured for the camera: sections are labelled by timestamp, delivery tips cover pacing and emphasis, shot list covers framing and physical positioning
- No prompt engineering needed: creators enter a topic and get professional-level output instantly

## Frequently asked questions

Q: Is Vidsteer free?
A: Vidsteer offers a 7-day free trial. After the trial, plans are $19/month or $149/year.

Q: What platforms does Vidsteer support?
A: TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn.

Q: How many hooks does Vidsteer generate per topic?
A: Five hooks per generation, each in a different style. Each hook gets its own unique full script.

Q: What niches does Vidsteer cover?
A: 15 niches: Fitness & Health, Finance & Money, Food & Cooking, Beauty & Skincare, Real Estate, E-commerce, Mindset & Motivation, Marketing & Business, Parenting, Travel, Personal Finance, Relationships, Sport, Fashion & Style, and Building & Trades. Custom niches are also supported.

Q: Is Vidsteer better than ChatGPT for video hooks?
A: Vidsteer is purpose-built for short-form video with niche-specific intelligence, platform-aware output, and 5 distinct hook styles per generation. ChatGPT requires extensive prompting to produce comparable results and lacks the structural knowledge of what works on TikTok vs Reels vs Shorts.

Q: Does Vidsteer write the full script or just hooks?
A: Both. Vidsteer generates 5 hooks, then creates a complete word-for-word script for each one — including structure, full copy, delivery tips, and a shot list.

## Key pages

- Homepage: https://www.vidsteer.com
- Sign up / free trial: https://www.vidsteer.com/signup
- Blog: https://www.vidsteer.com/blog
- How to use Vidsteer: https://www.vidsteer.com/blog/how-to-use-vidsteer
- Vidsteer vs ChatGPT: https://www.vidsteer.com/blog/vidsteer-vs-chatgpt-video-hooks
- The 5 hook styles: https://www.vidsteer.com/blog/5-hook-styles-that-perform-on-tiktok-reels-and-shorts
- Why ChatGPT gives generic scripts: https://www.vidsteer.com/blog/why-chatgpt-gives-you-generic-video-scripts

## About

Founded by Angus Mead. Based on the insight that short-form video hooks are the highest-leverage piece of content a creator produces — and that most AI tools aren't built with the niche-specific and platform-specific intelligence required to write them well.