Sora
Discontinued (reported)
Sora app and web: reported closed 26 April 2026. Sora API: reported sunset 24 September 2026. Source is a third-party report; confirmation on OpenAI's help centre is pending because openai.com could not be reached from our checking environment.
Evidence: ReportedSource
Verdict
Evidence: Editorial assessmentSora is no longer available. OpenAI's Sora app and web experience were reported closed on 26 April 2026 and the API on 24 September 2026. If you relied on Sora, move to an active video generator; our Sora alternatives page explains how to choose by clip length, audio and licence.
Quick facts
| Sora | |
|---|---|
| Maker | OpenAI |
| Category | AI Video Generators |
| Pricing model | Discontinued |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Official site | openai.com |
| Data last checked | 5 October 2026 |
Key facts and sources
| Claim | Detail | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shutdown dates | Sora app and web experience reported closed on 26 April 2026; Sora API reported sunset on 24 September 2026. | Reported | OpusClip blog: Sora alternatives after OpenAI shutdown, 5 October 2026 |
| Notable releases, July to September 2026 | Reported: Seedance 2.5 (31 July, 30-second native clips), Wan 3.0 beta (6 August), FLUX 3 Video (6 August), MiniMax H3 Max (27 August) and Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash (27 August). | Reported | ThursdAI release log, August 2026, 5 October 2026 |
Pricing
Sora is no longer sold.
Who should skip it
- Anyone choosing a video tool today
Limitations and risks
- No new generations are possible after the shutdown dates.
- Export any remaining videos and migrate API code to another provider.
How it compares: Sora alternatives
Runway
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Luma AI
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Pika
Pika's AI video generator for short, stylised clips and effects made from text or images.
Synthesia
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Higgsfield Soul
Higgsfield's Soul model for stylised, photo-realistic visuals inside the Higgsfield AI image and video platform.
Rating
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Common questions
Is Sora still available?
No. The Sora app and web experience were reported closed on 26 April 2026 and the API on 24 September 2026.
What replaced Sora?
There is no single replacement. Runway, Luma, Kling, Google Veo and several newer models released in mid-2026 cover different needs; see our Sora alternatives page.
Sources
- OpusClip blog: Sora alternatives after OpenAI shutdown · checked 5 October 2026
- ThursdAI release log, August 2026 · checked 5 October 2026
- Sora official site