$0.100/sec
Verified default on OpenAI API · 720p
No cheaper comparable public rate found.
Audio: $0.100/sec
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
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
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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.
Standard / Pro · Verified · HIGH trust
Standard · Reported by provider · HIGH trust
Standard · Reported by provider · HIGH trust
Standard · Reported by provider · MEDIUM trust
Should you choose it?
Use this as a sanity check before you compare it against the closest alternatives.
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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
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
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
Prompt playbook
Scan the quick playbook first. Open the full guide only when you need deeper do/don't rules or example prompts.
Think of your prompt as briefing a cinematographer — be specific about what the shot should achieve, including framing, subject, and motion.
Anchor subject and environment early — name the subject, location, time of day, and any standout props at the beginning of the prompt.
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.
“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.”
“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.”
“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
Reviews, pricing breakdowns, and market context if you want extra reading after the model and compare pages.
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.