Sora generates high-definition, minute-long videos from text prompts with unprecedented temporal consistency and physical realism. Available via ChatGPT Plus and Pro.
How Sora compares with its closest alternatives
All 5 closest alternatives have a free plan; Sora does not. Only Meigen AI lists a starting price, $10 a month. 4 of the 5 offer an API; FalcoScan's records show none for Sora. Sora offers a web app. Of the alternatives, all 5 offer a web app. Sora was founded in 2024; the alternatives were founded between 2022 and 2024, 3 of them earlier. Sora is based in San Francisco, United States; none of the 4 alternatives with a known headquarters is in the United States. They are in China and the United Kingdom.
Market position · Video
How Sora compares in Video
Sora has high opportunity and sits in the top third of 392 live Video tools on FalcoScan. Across Video, the average opportunity score is 62.8 and the average saturation score 42.7. FalcoScan rates Sora's own market position as contested. 82 of the 392 operating Video tools have hot momentum, and FalcoScan has recorded 26 shutdowns in the category.
The closest alternatives to Sora that are still running, matched on the AI capabilities, uses and audience they share, are Hailuo AI, Meigen AI, Veo 2, Hailuo MiniMax, and Kling Creative.
Is Sora still running?
Yes. As of 2 November 2026, FalcoScan lists Sora as operating at openai.com.
Where is Sora based?
Sora is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
Does Sora have an API?
FalcoScan's records show no public API for Sora.
Who is Sora for?
Sora is built for filmmakers, content creators, researchers, and enterprises.
How do I sign in to Sora?
Sign in on Sora's own website, openai.com. FalcoScan reviews Sora but does not run its accounts, so logins, passwords and billing are handled by Sora directly.