Sora
OpenAI's text-to-video AI. Creates realistic 1080p videos up to 1 minute from text descriptions.
Video
Paid
Visit sora.com
Included with ChatGPT Plus
0.0
/10
PixlRun verdict
Best raw quality
Launched
December 2024
Starting price
$20/mo
Free trial
Included with ChatGPT Plus
Platforms
Web (sora.com)
What is Sora?
Sora is OpenAI's video model, released publicly in late 2024 after a year of teasers. Raw output quality is the best in market — physics, textures, and coherence over longer timelines outperform Runway and Pika. The catch: limited editing controls and no character reference yet. Best treated as a 'premium generation engine' that you bring into Runway or DaVinci for post.Key features
Sora Turbo
20-second 1080p clips from text or image.
Remix
Restyle an existing clip with a new prompt.
Storyboard
Chain prompts into a longer sequence.
Pros & cons
What we love
- Best raw quality — physics, lighting, texture
- Included with ChatGPT Plus at no extra cost
- Up to 20-second clips
- Remix existing videos with text
What could be better
- No motion brush or camera controls
- Character consistency weaker than Runway Gen-4
- Content filters stricter than competitors
Pricing
ChatGPT Plus
$20 /mo
50 videos/mo
- 50 Sora videos/mo
- 720p, 5-sec clips
- Sora Turbo access
ChatGPT Pro
$200 /mo
Unlimited
- Unlimited slow
- 500 fast/mo
- 1080p, 20-sec clips
Best for
Concept artists
Photorealistic test shots.
Ad creatives
Product shots and scene studies.
FAQ
Can I use Sora without ChatGPT?
No — access is bundled with ChatGPT Plus/Pro. No standalone plan.
Quick facts
CategoryVideo
LaunchedDecember 2024
Made byOpenAI
ModelsSora, Sora Turbo
Free trialIncluded with ChatGPT Plus
Starts at$20/mo
PricingPaid
PlatformsWeb (sora.com)
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