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Sora 2

short-filmsocial-mediaproduct-videos

OpenAI · Diffusion Transformer · v2.0verifiedVerified pricing

Built for short film and social media. Reasonable for serious production work.

$0.10/sec

best verified rate via OpenAI API at 720p

Ceiling

1080p

Duration

4–20s

Price source

OpenAI API

Text-to-VideoImage-to-VideoAudioCameraLipsyncV2VExtend

Best for

Short film and social media

Native audio, 20s clips, and camera control support short narrative work.

Watch out for

SUNSETTING: App/web discontinued April 26, 2026; API closes September 24, 2026 — plan migration

SUNSETTING: App/web discontinued April 26, 2026; API closes September 24, 2026 — plan migration

Starting cost

$0.100/sec

About $0.50 for a 5-second clip at the verified starting tier.

Quick facts for AI assistants

Citation-ready model facts

These facts are generated from the current model record, provider verification metadata, and the page update timestamp.

Canonical URL
https://vidscore.dev/models/sora-2
Current verdict
Built for short film and social media. Reasonable for serious production work.
Verified pricing
$0.10/sec via OpenAI API at 720p
Provider evidence
OpenAI API (Verified); FAL.ai (Reported); Replicate (Reported); WaveSpeed (Reported)
Best fit
short-film, social-media, product-videos
Primary limitation
SUNSETTING: App/web discontinued April 26, 2026; API closes September 24, 2026 — plan migration
Last updated
2026-04-29

Pricing

The default rate first, with provider details one click away.

4 providers, 11 tiers

$0.100/sec

Verified default on OpenAI API · 720p

No cheaper comparable public rate found.

Audio: $0.100/sec

All provider rates

Expand for every tier, audio surcharge, and verification note.

4 providersexpand_more
OpenAI APIDefault rate

Standard / Pro · Verified · HIGH trust

Open provideropen_in_new
Text-to-Video720pAudio
$0.100/s
Text-to-Video720pAudio
$0.300/s
Text-to-Video1024pAudio
$0.500/s
Text-to-Video1080pAudio
$0.700/s
Checked 2026-04-29
FAL.ai

Standard · Reported by provider · HIGH trust

Open provideropen_in_new
Text-to-Video720pAudio
$0.100/s
Text-to-Video720pAudio
$0.300/s
Text-to-Video1024pAudio
$0.500/s
Image-to-Video720pAudio
$0.100/s
Image-to-Video1024pAudio
$0.500/s
Checked 2026-04-10
Replicate

Standard · Reported by provider · HIGH trust

Open provideropen_in_new
Text-to-Video720pAudio
$0.100/s
Checked 2026-04-14
WaveSpeed

Standard · Reported by provider · MEDIUM trust

Open provideropen_in_new
Text-to-Video720pAudio
$0.100/s
Checked 2026-04-10

Should you choose it?

Why pick Sora 2, and why pass?

Use this as a sanity check before you compare it against the closest alternatives.

thumb_upWhy choose it

  • Native audio generation with lip sync, dialogue, sound effects, and ambient noise — no separate audio model needed
  • Camera control via cinematic prompt language (pan, dolly, tracking shots, static shots)
  • Video extension capability allows building longer sequences from existing clips
  • Video remix mode transforms existing videos with new text or image prompts while preserving motion structure
  • Strong physics understanding — realistic water, liquid, cloth, and object interactions
  • Official guide mentions up to 20-second generations, though exact API duration enums should be checked before building a workflow

infoWhy skip it

  • SUNSETTING: App/web discontinued April 26, 2026; API closes September 24, 2026 — plan migration
  • Pro tier at 1080p ($0.70/s on OpenAI pricing) is among the most expensive per-second API options
  • Max resolution capped at 1080p — no 4K output support
  • No multi-shot generation — each generation is a single continuous clip
  • Lip sync quality inconsistent — works well for simple dialogue but degrades with fast speech

Compare next

Best next comparisons

Use these when price alone is not enough. They cover the closest cost, output, and workflow tradeoffs.

All comparisons →

Sora 2 vs Kling v3 Pro

Est. 370/mo

Sora 2 for longer clips. Kling v3 Pro for multishot scenes.

Gap: longer clips vs multishot scenes

Verified start: Sora 2 $0.10/s • Kling v3 Pro $0.11/s

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Sora 2 vs Runway Gen-4

Est. 300/mo

Sora 2 for longer clips. Runway Gen-4 for Motion Brush control.

Gap: longer clips vs Motion Brush control

Audio path: Sora 2 native audio • Runway Gen-4 post only

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Sora 2 vs Veo 3.1

Est. 300/mo

Sora 2 for longer clips. Veo 3.1 for best lip-sync.

Gap: longer clips vs best lip-sync

Verified start: Sora 2 $0.10/s • Veo 3.1 $0.10/s

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Quick facts

Keep the key specs and next jumps close

Resolution
720p, 1080p
Duration
4–20s
Audio
Native
Open source
No

Jump links

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Prompt playbook

auto_fix_highStart with these three moves

Scan the quick playbook first. Open the full guide only when you need deeper do/don't rules or example prompts.

  1. 1

    Think of your prompt as briefing a cinematographer — be specific about what the shot should achieve, including framing, subject, and motion.

  2. 2

    Anchor subject and environment early — name the subject, location, time of day, and any standout props at the beginning of the prompt.

  3. 3

    Specify one camera movement and one subject action per shot — combining multiple movements causes the model to rush or produce artifacts.

Open the full prompt guide

Extra prompt tips, best practices, common mistakes, and example prompts.

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More tips

  1. 4Keep dialogue short and natural — limit exchanges to a few sentences so timing can match the clip length. Label speakers consistently.
  2. 5Use shorter clips for precision — two 4-second clips stitched together often produce better results than a single 8-second generation.

✓ Do this

  • Structure prompts with clear sections: what happens, how it looks, and what we hear — avoid single-paragraph walls of text
  • Use higher resolution (1080p Pro) for final deliverables and 720p standard for rapid iteration and testing
  • Describe timing using beats or counts to maintain rhythm and realism in motion sequences
  • For multi-character scenes, label speakers consistently with alternating turns to help the model associate dialogue with correct characters
  • Adopt a phased workflow: low-res exploration first (3-5 variants per shot), then refine winners at higher resolution

✗ Avoid this

  • Camera control via prompt terminology (dolly, pan, tracking) — no button-level or path-editing control
  • Lip sync present but quality varies — works best with short, natural dialogue
  • Attempting to dictate each second of a longer clip with multiple scene changes produces unintended results
  • Text rendering within video is unreliable and often garbled
  • Very complex multi-element prompts may cause the model to drop or simplify some instructions

Example prompts

Cinematic / Urban

“A rain-soaked Tokyo street at midnight. Neon signs reflect on wet asphalt. A woman in a trench coat walks toward the camera, her heels clicking on the pavement. She pauses, glances over her shoulder. The camera holds in a medium close-up. Rain patters on umbrellas, distant traffic hums.”

Nature / Documentary

“Macro close-up of a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis in a sunlit garden. Time-lapse style. Wings slowly unfold, revealing iridescent blue patterns. Soft morning birdsong and the gentle rustle of leaves.”

Product / Commercial

“A barista pours steamed milk into a ceramic mug, creating a leaf pattern in the foam. Camera: static overhead shot, shallow depth of field. Sound: espresso machine hissing, milk streaming, mug placed on wooden counter with a soft thud.”

Based on the official prompt guide →

Further reading

Background reads after the decision

Reviews, pricing breakdowns, and market context if you want extra reading after the model and compare pages.

Sora Pricing & Shutdown 2026: API Cost, Export and Alternatives→Seedance 2.0 vs Kling v3 vs Sora 2: 3-Way Comparison→Sora 2 Review: Is OpenAI's Video Model Worth It?→Sora 2 vs Kling v3: Full Comparison + Migration Guide (2026)→
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How much does Sora 2 cost?

Sora 2 currently starts at the verified comparable rate of $0.10/sec on OpenAI API (720p). A 5-second video at that tier costs about $0.50.

Where can I use Sora 2?

Via API on OpenAI API and FAL.ai and WaveSpeed and Replicate.

How do I get good results with Sora 2?

Think of your prompt as briefing a cinematographer — be specific about what the shot should achieve, including framing, subject, and motion. See the prompt guide below.