Sora
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OpenAI's former AI video generation model, discontinued in April 2026
Our Verdict
Consider AlternativesSora has been discontinued — OpenAI shut down the product in April 2026. Do not start new projects on Sora.
OpenAI discontinued Sora's web and app experiences on April 26, 2026, with the API scheduled for shutdown on September 24, 2026. The video generation capabilities are being folded into ChatGPT and the broader OpenAI platform rather than maintained as a standalone product.
Sora set an industry benchmark for text-to-video fidelity when it launched, but OpenAI concluded the standalone product was not viable. Existing users should export their data and migrate to active alternatives.
For AI video generation needs, Runway, Kling, and Vidu are actively maintained alternatives with comparable or better editing controls and longer output support.
Best for
- •Historical reference only — Sora is no longer available for new use
Consider alternatives if
- •You need AI video generation now (→ Runway, Kling, Vidu)
- •You want text-to-video with fine editing controls (→ Runway Gen-3)
- •You need a Chinese-accessible AI video tool (→ Kling, Vidu)
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Latest Update
April 2026: Sora discontinued — web/app shut down, API closing September 2026
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