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Starting at $20/mo (ChatGPT Plus)
paid
8.6
Sora 2 Standard
$0.10/sec
- 720p resolution
- Text-to-video
- Image-to-video
- Synchronized audio
Most Popular
Sora 2 Pro
$0.30-0.70/sec
- Up to true 1080p
- Higher quality output
- Priority processing
Batch
50% off standard
- 24-hour SLA
- Cost-efficient for volume
- Same quality tiers
Is Sora Worth It?
Pros
- Most realistic AI video generation available
- Strong understanding of physics and motion
- Text-to-video and image-to-video
- Synchronized audio generation
- Up to 1080p resolution on Pro tier
- Batch API pricing at 50% discount
Cons
- Consumer app discontinued — API only
- API sunsetting September 2026
- Expensive for casual use
- Generation times can be slow
- Strict content policies limit creative freedom
How Sora Pricing Compares
| Tool | Rating | Starting Price | Pro Plan | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sora | 8.6 | $20/mo (ChatGPT Plus) | $200/mo (ChatGPT Pro) | paid |
| Runway | 8.5 | Free | $28/mo Pro | freemium |
| Kling AI | 8.4 | Free | $9.90/mo | freemium |
| Luma Dream Machine | 8.3 | Free | $29.99/mo | freemium |
| Pika | 8.2 | Free | $28/mo | freemium |