Sora
OpenAI's text-to-video model for generating realistic and creative video clips from prompts.
Overview
Sora is OpenAI's video generation model, accessible through ChatGPT. It creates video clips from text prompts or images, with support for high-resolution output and detailed scene descriptions. Sora can generate clips up to a minute long and offers a storyboard interface for multi-scene projects. Access is available to ChatGPT subscribers and the tool runs entirely as a web application.
Key features
- Text-to-video generation
- Image-to-video animation
- Storyboard interface for multi-scene projects
- High-resolution clip output
- Variable aspect ratios
Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Monthly
- Pricing information is currently unavailable.
- Yearly
- Not on record
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- Not on record
- Last verified
- Checked October 4, 2026
Pros
- Integrated into ChatGPT for a familiar interface
- Can generate longer clips than many competitors
- High visual quality on well-crafted prompts
Cons
- Meaningful access requires a ChatGPT paid subscription
- No API for programmatic use
- Generation can be slow during peak periods
Who should use it
- Generating realistic, detailed video clips from text prompts
- Creative and experimental AI video projects
- Previewing a concept or scene before full production
Beginner, Intermediate · Individuals, Small teams
Who shouldn't
- Building automated video production pipelines without an API
- Editing or repurposing existing footage
Facts
- Category
- AI video generators
- Platforms
- Web
- Integrations
- None on record
- API
- Not on record
- Skill level
- Beginner, Intermediate
- Team size
- Individuals, Small teams
- Data and privacy
- We have no verified details on data handling. Read the vendor's privacy policy before uploading sensitive material.
Alternatives
- RunwayAI video generators
AI video generation studio for text-to-video, image-to-video, and visual effects work.
From $15/month - PikaAI video generators
Text-to-video and image-to-video generator for creating short animated clips from prompts.
From $10/month - Google VeoAI video generators
Google's text-to-video model for generating high-quality clips from text and image prompts.
Pricing information is currently unavailable. - Luma Dream MachineAI video generators
Luma AI's text-to-video and image-to-video model for smooth, photorealistic short clips.
Pricing information is currently unavailable. - Kling AIAI video generators
AI video generation tool from Kuaishou that creates realistic clips with expressive motion.
Pricing information is currently unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sora cost?
Pricing information is currently unavailable. Checked October 4, 2026.
Does Sora have a free plan?
Yes. Sora has a free plan.
Who is Sora best for?
Generating realistic, detailed video clips from text prompts; Creative and experimental AI video projects; Previewing a concept or scene before full production.
Which platforms does Sora run on?
Web.
Does Sora have an API?
Our data does not list a public API for Sora.
What are the alternatives to Sora?
Tools often weighed against Sora include Runway, Pika, Google Veo, Luma Dream Machine, Kling AI.