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DISCONTINUED: OpenAI is shutting Sora’s web/app April 26, 2026 (API September 24). Use Runway, Veo 3, or Kling instead.
What Sora Does
Sora is OpenAI’s text-to-video tool — now being discontinued. OpenAI announced March 24, 2026 that Sora’s web and app shut down April 26, 2026, with the API following September 24, 2026. See Runway, Veo 3, or Kling as alternatives.
Best For
- generating cinematic video clips
- creating professional-looking ads
- producing high-quality video content
Not Ideal For
- generating videos from photos of people
- avoiding uncanny valley effects with human characters
- generating content related to copyrighted characters like The Simpsons
Key Features
- text-to-video generation
- cinematic quality output
- voiceover generation
- high-quality music and lighting
Pricing
Sora uses a subscription pricing model. Starting price: Unknown.
Sora — frequently asked questions
What does Sora do?
Sora is OpenAI's text-to-video tool — now being discontinued. OpenAI announced March 24, 2026 that Sora's web and app shut down April 26, 2026, with the API following September 24, 2026. See Runway, Veo 3, or Kling as alternatives.
How much does Sora cost?
Sora uses a subscription pricing model. Starting price: Unknown.
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