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Sora Explained (2026): specs, list price, what it is good for, where to use it

SinCoSphere EditorialUpdated 2026-10-14Verified 2026-09-12Video model
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OpenAI's video model (sora-2 / sora-2-pro) with audio. The Sora app and web closed on 2026-04-26; OpenAI removes the models and the Videos API on 2026-09-24, with no replacement named.

Specs

Segment lengthThe API reference lists 4, 8 or 12 s; OpenAI's video guide also lists 16 and 20 s. Extensions add up to 20 s each, 120 s in total
Resolution720p (sora-2); up to 1080p (sora-2-pro)
AudioWith audio
ReferencesFirst-frame image (input_reference; input images with human faces are rejected); reusable non-human characters, up to two per video (human likeness blocked by default)
Intra-segment cutsThe app's storyboard tool closed with the app; the API documents no multi-shot control
List priceAPI: sora-2 $0.10/s (720p); sora-2-pro $0.30 / $0.50 / $0.70 per s (720p / 1024p / 1080p); Batch half price
Where to useOpenAI API until 2026-09-24; Sora app and web discontinued 2026-04-26

Official docs ↗

Sora vs other video models: seconds per generation

Published min–max; undisclosed models are not drawn
11 modelsHow we score ↗
  1. Seedance 2.0 / 2.54–30s
  2. Seedance 2.54–30s
  3. Wan 3.0 / 3.0 Prime2–30s
  4. Sora4–20s
  5. LTX-2.56–20s
  6. Vidu1–16s
  7. MiniMax Hailuo H34–15s
  8. Kling 3.0 / Omni3–15s
  9. PixVerse V61–15s
  10. Runway Gen-4.5 / Aleph2–10s
  11. Veo 3.14–8s
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Good for / caveats

Good for

Finishing existing API projects before the 2026-09-24 shutdown

Caveats

Shutting down on 2026-09-24; no episodes or cast library

Available in

Sora (OpenAI)Morph Studio

FAQ

How much does Sora cost?

API: sora-2 $0.10/s (720p); sora-2-pro $0.30 / $0.50 / $0.70 per s (720p / 1024p / 1080p); Batch half price

How long can one Sora generation be?

The API reference lists 4, 8 or 12 s; OpenAI's video guide also lists 16 and 20 s. Extensions add up to 20 s each, 120 s in total · 720p (sora-2); up to 1080p (sora-2-pro)

Is Sora good for AI short drama?

Good for: Finishing existing API projects before the 2026-09-24 shutdown. Caveat: Shutting down on 2026-09-24; no episodes or cast library.

How do I use Sora without coding?

Through platforms that expose it: Sora (OpenAI), Morph Studio

Sources

Official pages opened while writing; current pricing and features are always as shown on the vendor site.