Sora
Sora is OpenAI’s generative video product for creating and editing short videos from text prompts and uploaded media. It launched as a standalone experience for eligible ChatGPT subscribers after an earlier research preview.
Why Abandoned
OpenAI continues to operate Sora at sora.com and maintains current product and help documentation for access, creation, and editing features.
💵 Pricing & access
- Pricing model
- Not documented
- Starting at
- Not documented
- Official site
- Visit Sora →
🩺 Health Signals
No checks have been run on this tool yet.
📅 Timeline
Sora research preview announced
Sora launched as a product
Sora became available in the EU and UK
🔄 Alternatives to Sora
Adobe Firefly
🟢ActiveAdobe's generative AI tool for creating images, text effects, and design elements.
Google Veo
🟢ActiveGoogle DeepMind’s family of generative video models creates and edits video from text, image, and video prompts. Newer versions add native audio generation and are available through Google products and Vertex AI.
Pika Labs
🟢ActiveAI video generation platform creating short videos from text and image prompts.
Runway ML
🟢ActiveAI creative suite for video editing, generation, and visual effects using generative AI.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenAI Sora?
Sora is OpenAI’s AI video-generation product. It can create short videos from text prompts and supports workflows involving uploaded images or videos, depending on the available interface and account access.
Who created Sora AI?
Sora was developed by OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and the OpenAI API.
When did OpenAI Sora launch?
OpenAI first announced Sora as a research preview on February 15, 2024. It launched Sora as a user-facing product at sora.com on December 9, 2024.
How can I access Sora?
Sora access is provided through OpenAI and has been tied to eligible ChatGPT plans, supported countries, age requirements, and usage limits. Current availability and plan details should be checked on OpenAI’s Sora and Help Center pages.
What are the best Sora alternatives for AI video generation?
Notable alternatives include Google Veo, Runway, Pika, and Adobe Firefly. They differ in video quality, editing controls, model access, pricing, and commercial-use terms.