OpenAI Sora
API sunset announced: choose an alternative for new workflows
Sources reviewed:
Sora API is scheduled to permanently shut down on 2026-09-24
Pricing
Sora 2 API $0.10/sec at 720p; not recommended for new adoption
Free plan
Not verified in official sources
Free trial
Not verified in official sources
Inputs
Text and reference image
Output and features
Video with synchronized audio
Strengths
Useful when reviewing existing Sora projects
Limitations
Sora API is scheduled to permanently shut down on 2026-09-24
Best for
Migration planning for existing users
Less suitable for
New long-term video pipelines
Commercial use
Not verified in official sources
API
Scheduled shutdown: 2026-09-24
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Official sources
- https://developers.openai.com/api/reference/typescript/resources/videos/methods/create
- https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/models/sora-2
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