What is PrePublish?
PrePublish is a pre-publish script audit for YouTube creators. Instead of discovering retention problems in YouTube Studio after a video is live, you paste a script or upload a video before publishing, and PrePublish predicts where viewers are likely to drop off.
The AI reads the full script, forecasts a retention curve, flags weak moments such as slow hooks, rambling sections, unclear promises, or weak transitions, and gives copy-paste rewrites for the exact lines that need work. It can also suggest a stronger title when the current one is underselling the video.
PrePublish is not a script generator, keyword research tool, or backward-looking analytics dashboard. It is a forward-looking audit tool for the script or video you are about to record or publish. Every audit is saved to your history and can be exported as a PDF for editors, clients, or your own writing archive.
The paid plan is $19/month or $200/year and includes 50 script audits per day. There is also an agency tier for teams that need more volume.
PrePublish also offers free tools at prepublish.ai/tools, including Channel Scan, Hook Analyzer, Title Analyzer, Inauthentic Content Checker, Script Word Counter, Words to Minutes, and Talking Speed Test.
Key Features
- Retention curve prediction: Forecasts viewer drop-off based on pacing and structure.
- Hook breakdown: Analyzes the first 30 seconds and suggests alternative openings.
- Copy-paste rewrites: Fixes weak hooks, transitions, explanations, and calls-to-action.
- Script or video input: Paste text or upload videos up to 5GB for transcription and analysis.
- Free channel scan: Analyze a YouTube channel's best and worst videos, 1 scan/day with no login.
- PDF export: Download reports to share with editors, clients, or team members.
- Fast turnaround: Pasted scripts are analyzed in under 60 seconds; videos take 2–5 minutes.
Who is it for?
- YouTube creators who want to improve retention before recording or publishing.
- Editors and scriptwriters who need objective feedback on pacing and hooks.
- Channel managers comparing patterns across multiple creators or channels.
What can you do with PrePublish?
- Find weak hooks and get stronger alternatives.
- Predict where viewers may leave before the video goes live.
- Scan competitor channels to see what their best and worst videos have in common.
- Export polished audit reports as PDFs.
How does PrePublish work?
- Paste a script or upload a video.
- Uploaded videos are automatically transcribed.
- The AI analyzes pacing, structure, language, hooks, and retention risk.
- You receive a retention forecast, weak-moment flags, rewrites, and title feedback.
- Export the report as a PDF.
Pricing
PrePublish has a free channel scanner with 1 scan per day and no login required. Full script audits cost $19/month. Cancel anytime.
Alternatives
- VidIQ: keyword and analytics-focused.
- TubeBuddy: YouTube management browser extension.
- ChatGPT: general AI without video-specific retention prediction.
FAQ
Is PrePublish free?
The channel scanner is free with 1 scan per day. Full script audits cost $19/month.
What inputs does PrePublish accept?
Plain text scripts and video files up to 5GB. Videos are transcribed automatically.
How fast is the analysis?
Scripts are analyzed in under 60 seconds. Videos usually take 2–5 minutes.
Can I share the report?
Yes. You can export the full audit as a PDF.
