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OpenAI Sora (API) Pricing, Normalized (July 2026)
OpenAI's OpenAI Sora (API) costs $0.1000-$0.5000/sec depending on tier and resolution. At the default 3.5x retry multiplier, a usable 8-second clip at the cheapest tier runs about $2.80. All figures on this page are normalized so you can compare against the other 8 tools we track.
Normalized rate card
Based on the cheapest tier: sora-2 · 720p.
$ / second
$0.1000
cheapest tier
$ / 8s clip
$0.80
single generation
$ / minute
$6.00
base rate
True cost / usable clip
$2.80
at 3.5x retries
Every tier & resolution
| Tier | Resolution | $/sec | $/8s clip | True cost/clip (3.5x) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sora-2 | 720p | $0.1000/sec | $0.80 | $2.80 |
| sora-2-pro | 720p | $0.3000/sec | $2.40 | $8.40 |
| sora-2-pro | 1024p | $0.5000/sec | $4.00 | $14.00 |
FAQ
How much does OpenAI Sora (API) cost per second?
$0.100-$0.500/sec depending on tier and resolution, as of 2026-07-23. This figure is sourced directly from the vendor's own pricing page.
Does OpenAI Sora (API) generate audio natively?
Yes - OpenAI Sora (API) generates audio as part of the video output, not as a separate add-on.
Is OpenAI Sora (API) still available?
The Sora consumer app already shut down April 26, 2026. The Sora API (sora-2 / sora-2-pro / Videos API) is scheduled to shut down September 24, 2026. We list it as dead here because it is a dead end for any new integration - see the full timeline at /sora-api-shutdown/.
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Sources
Prices verified 2026-07-23. Sourced directly from the vendor's own pricing page.