Sora
Discontinued. See alternatives.
By OpenAI
Our verdict
Sora was discontinued by OpenAI on March 24, 2026. The standalone app shut down on April 26, and API support ends September 24, 2026. We never integrated Sora into our production pipeline due to the generation speed limitations and quality inconsistency. The market has moved on. If you were using Sora, the best alternatives are Runway Gen-4 for quality, Kling 2.6 for value, and Veo 3.1 for native audio. See our Sora alternatives page for a full breakdown.
Ratings
Features
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| Max Video Length | 20s |
| Text to Video | ✓ |
| Image to Video | ✓ |
| Native Audio | ✗ |
| API Available | ✗ |
| Open Source | ✗ |
| Commercial License | ✓ |
Pricing
| Free Tier | No |
| Pricing Model | subscription |
Discontinued March 24, 2026. Was bundled with ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo) and Pro ($200/mo).
Pros and cons
Pros
- ✓ Was bundled with ChatGPT subscription
- ✓ Good at cinematic establishing shots
- ✓ 20-second clip length was industry-leading
Cons
- ✗ Discontinued March 24, 2026
- ✗ Was slow to generate
- ✗ Output quality fell behind competitors
- ✗ Limited to 50 video generations per month on Plus
- ✗ API never reached general availability
- ✗ No audio generation
How we use Sora at Apostle
None. Discontinued.
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