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What is Sora?
Sora is OpenAI's video generation model, available through a standalone app and website in addition to ChatGPT. It turns text prompts (and images) into short video clips, with a social feed for browsing and remixing what others have generated.
Key features
- Text-to-video and image-to-video generation
- Remix tools for building on clips other users have made
- Social feed for discovering and sharing generated video
- Character cameo feature for inserting a consistent likeness
- Access through both the standalone app and ChatGPT
How to get started
- Sign in at sora.com or open the app with an OpenAI account
- Describe a scene, or upload an image to animate
- Generate a clip and remix or extend it as needed
- Share to the feed or download for external use
Sora pricing
OpenAI Sora comes with ChatGPT paid plans rather than a separate subscription.
| Plan | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Included with ChatGPT Plus | ~$20/mo | A monthly number of standard-quality generations |
| Included with ChatGPT Pro | ~$200/mo | Many more generations, higher resolution, longer clips |
Generation limits and resolution scale with your plan.
Our take: Plus is enough to explore Sora. Only Pro users making video daily will feel the higher limits pay off.
Prices change often. Check the official site above for current rates before you commit.
Use cases
- Short-form creative and social video content
- Remixing and building on community-generated clips
- Quick visualization of a scene or concept
- Consistent character appearances across generated clips
Sora vs. alternatives
| Tool | How it compares |
|---|---|
| Sora | OpenAI's text-to-video model and creation app. |
| Runway | more professional editing tools included |
| Kling | longer native clip durations |
FAQ
Is Sora free to use?
Sora's plans: Included with ChatGPT Plus/Pro, standalone app. Pricing and free-tier limits change over time, so check the official site above for the latest details.
What is Sora used for?
OpenAI's text-to-video model and creation app.
Who is Sora best for?
Sora is a good fit for short-form creative and social video content, or remixing and building on community-generated clips.
What are the alternatives to Sora?
Commonly compared alternatives include Runway and Kling, see the comparison above for how they differ.
How much does Sora cost?
Sora doesn't have its own price. It's included with ChatGPT Plus (about $20 a month) for limited generations and ChatGPT Pro (about $200 a month) for higher limits and quality.
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