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Sora

OpenAI's consumer text-to-video product, discontinued as of the August 13, 2026 check: sora.com only offers data export. OpenAI's video models may remain available through other products.

Best for
Nobody for new generation — the consumer product is discontinued; the page exists to document the status and point to alternatives.
Audience
Content creators, filmmakers, designers, OpenAI users
Category
Video

Where it fits

Nobody for new generation — the consumer product is discontinued; the page exists to document the status and point to alternatives.

data export from prior generations

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Pricing note

Discontinued. As of the August 13, 2026 check, sora.com states 'Sora is no longer available. You can export your data at any time.' No plans or prices are published. Video generation may continue through OpenAI's other products — verify current availability on the official site.

Checked Aug 13, 2026. Verify the current plan, credits, output limits, and commercial terms before purchasing.

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Is it legit?

Who is behind Sora, where it is based, and what is publicly known about its funding. Company details change — verify on the official site before committing.

Company
OpenAI
Founded
2015
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA
Funding
Private company

Trade-offs to check

  • Officially discontinued as of the August 13, 2026 check — no new generations through sora.com.
  • Only data export remains (sora.com/exports/me).
  • Do not rely on third-party 'Sora' apps claiming access; verify current OpenAI offerings on the official site.

Evaluation guide

Step-by-step evaluation guides for Sora — workflow fit, pricing, rights, and a same-input test before paying.

Official sources

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