What is Sora?
Sora is OpenAI's video generation model, one of the products that opened up this category. In 2026 its situation has changed considerably: it stopped being free in January and its standalone app was retired in April, so today you use it through a ChatGPT subscription. It generates video with sound from text or an image, with strong physical and narrative coherence.
Pros
- Physical and narrative coherence among the best available
- Generates video with synchronised audio
- Included in ChatGPT Plus, no separate subscription needed
- Accepts prompts in Spanish
Cons
- No longer has a free plan or its own app (retired in April 2026)
- Short clips: 5 seconds on Plus, 20 on Pro
- OpenAI has announced the Sora 2 API will sunset in September 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Sora free?
Not any more. OpenAI removed the free tier in January 2026. Access now comes through ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) or Pro ($200/month), with different duration and resolution limits.
Does the Sora app still exist?
No. The standalone web and iOS app was discontinued on 26 April 2026; it is now used inside ChatGPT.
Sora, Veo or Kling?
Sora stands out on narrative coherence, Veo on integration with Google's ecosystem and image quality, and Kling on value for money with free daily credits.