Sora

Sora Review: OpenAI Text-to-VideoSora is OpenAI's text/image-to-video model. Important change: the Sora consumer app (web and iOS) was discontinued on 2026/4/26; since January 2026 free accounts can no longer generate with Sora, and it is now used via ChatGPT subscriptions (Plus, Pro); the Sora 2 / 2 Pro API remains but is scheduled to sunset on 2026/9/24. Current models are Sora 2 (up to 720p) and Sora 2 Pro (up to 1080p), with synchronized audio and cameos. Compiled from official and public sources; specs and pricing per the official site and subject to change (verified 2026-06-06).Core featuresText/image-to-video: generate video from a description or image. Sora 2 Pro: higher quality (up to 1080p). Synchronized audio: generated video includes synced sound. Via ChatGPT: used through ChatGPT (Plus/Pro).ExperienceVisual quality and physical consistency are commonly cited strengths; access has changed (app discontinued, now via ChatGPT/API), so check the current channel before relying on it.PricingUsed via ChatGPT subscriptions: Plus $20/mo, Pro $200/mo; API is per-second (Sora 2 around $0.10/sec at 720p, Sora 2 Pro higher). Pricing per the official site; currency varies by region and is subject to change.NotesThe consumer app was discontinued in April 2026; the API is scheduled to sunset on 2026/9/24. For commercial use and long-term integration, follow the latest official announcements.Who it's forChatGPT users who want to generate high-quality short videos.Bottom lineSora 2 / 2 Pro stand out for quality and synced audio, but access has shifted to ChatGPT (app gone, API sunsetting); confirm the current method before use. Confirm exact features and pricing on the official site.