AI Bullshit Meter
Measuring the gap between AI promises and reality.
Real efficiency data. Standardized benchmarks. No BS.
127tools tested
48benchmarks
8,432user reports
The One-Click Myth
Tools that promise instant results. Here's what actually happens.
Opus Clip
⚠️78%Promise:"Viral clips in seconds"
Reality:12 min avg
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Jasper
⚠️67%Promise:"Blog posts in minutes"
Reality:45 min avg
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Surfer SEO
⚠️72%Promise:"Rank #1 on Google"
Reality:18% got penalties
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HeyGen
⚠️58%Promise:"Unlimited videos"
Reality:Throttled at 20/mo
58%
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Efficiency Leaderboard
Lowest friction tools this month. Actually usable outputs.
| Rank | Tool | Category | Friction | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChatGPT | Copywriting | ⚡28% | ↓2% |
| 2 | Midjourney | Image | ⚡31% | — |
| 3 | Claude | Copywriting | ⚡24% | ↓3% |
| 4 | Runway | Video | ⚡42% | ↑1% |
| 5 | Notion AI | Productivity | ⚡38% | ↓1% |
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How We Test
Standardized tasks. Same prompts for all tools. Real measurements. Like crash tests for AI.
Time-to-Publish
Generation + editing + review. The real time from prompt to publish.
Friction Score
What % of your time goes to fixing AI output? Lower is better.
Cost per Unit
Subscription ÷ usable outputs. The real cost per deliverable.
Prompt Sensitivity
Does quality scale with prompt effort? We test beginner & expert prompts.
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