Sora's status as of September 2026
- March 24, 2026: OpenAI announced it was discontinuing the Sora web and mobile apps.
- September 24, 2026: the Sora 2 API was scheduled to be discontinued, according to Replicate and several reports.
In practice, that means guides promising a "Sora free trial" are out of date. Third-party sites that relied on the Sora 2 API are also affected by the API shutdown date. If you depend on a workflow built around Sora, now is the time to move it. We keep a running list in Sora alternatives, and Sora pricing covers what the plans used to look like.
Sora free vs generatorvideo.ai: comparison
| generatorvideo.ai | Sora (OpenAI) |
|---|
| Price model | Pay per video: 3 free after signup, then prepaid credits | Not available — apps discontinued per OpenAI |
| Cost per video | $1 flat (minimum top-up $20 = 20 videos) | Not applicable |
| Free tier | 3 free videos after signup | None — apps discontinued |
| Subscription required | No | Not applicable |
| Max clip length | Up to 30 s (8 s on free videos) | Not applicable |
| Resolution | HD presets per aspect ratio | Not applicable |
| Watermark on free | No, watermark-free MP4 | Not applicable |
| Public feed | Yes by default; Unpublish any video anytime | Not applicable |
| Formats | 9:16, 16:9, 1:1, 4:5, 2:3 presets | Not applicable |
Status as of September 2026, based on OpenAI's announcement and reports. Check OpenAI's official channels for the latest.
Make it now — first 3 videos free
Then $1 per video, no subscription, no watermark.
Create a videoWhat to look for in a Sora replacement
Sora users tended to care about three things: realistic motion, easy prompting, and the fun of seeing what others made. When you pick a replacement, check:
- Can you try it free? Some tools give daily credits, some a one-time pool, some nothing.
- Will your credits expire? Monthly plans usually reset; that matters if you make videos occasionally.
- Is there a watermark on free output?
- Does it export the shape you post in? Vertical for TikTok and Shorts, square or 4:5 for Instagram.
It also helps to be realistic about per-clip cost. Subscriptions look cheap when you use every credit and expensive when you don't. If you make a burst of videos for a trip, a launch or a meme trend and then go quiet for a month, pay-per-video with no expiry usually costs less overall than a plan that resets.
Where generatorvideo.ai fits for former Sora users
If you liked the social side of Sora, our feed will feel familiar: every video appears in a public TikTok-style feed, and you can Remix any of them by starting from its prompt and changing it. Your own videos are public by default, and you can Unpublish any one at any time.
You generate in Turbo mode for fast results and Pro mode for higher quality, chosen per generation. Clips run 3 to 30 seconds and download as watermark-free MP4 in 9:16, 16:9, 1:1, 4:5 or 2:3. The prompt enhancer expands a short idea into a detailed shot description, so you don't need Sora-style prompt tricks.
What we don't replace
To be fair about the gaps: our clips can carry synchronized sound, but we don't do lip-synced dialogue, and clips top out at 30 seconds (8 on free videos). If dialogue is essential, add it afterwards in an editor like CapCut or Premiere, or look at tools built for it such as Google's Veo (see our Veo comparison). Cost-wise, a $20 top-up gives you 20 videos that never expire. Try it: your first 3 videos are free.
Is Sora free?
No longer. OpenAI announced on March 24, 2026 that it was discontinuing the Sora web and mobile apps, so there is no free Sora tier to sign up for.
Is the Sora API still available?
According to Replicate and multiple reports, the Sora 2 API was scheduled to be discontinued on September 24, 2026. Check OpenAI's official channels for the latest status.
What's a free alternative to Sora?
generatorvideo.ai gives 3 free videos after signup, with watermark-free MP4 downloads, then $1 per video with no subscription. Other tools offer daily or one-time free credits.
Does generatorvideo.ai have a public feed like Sora?
Yes. Videos appear in a public TikTok-style feed by default, you can Remix any feed video, and you can Unpublish your own at any time.
Can generatorvideo.ai make videos with sound?
Yes. generatorvideo.ai generates synchronized sound such as ambience and effects, and you can switch it off. Add voice or your own music afterwards in an editor such as CapCut or Premiere.
