Sora 2
OpenAI
Sora 2 costs $0.10 per second of generated video — the 7th cheapest of the 18 video APIs tracked here. A 10-second clip runs about $1.00, and the rate is 2.0× the cheapest option (Veo 3.1 Lite at $0.05/sec), while still coming in 75% under the priciest (Veo 3.1). It outputs up to 720p with a maximum single clip of 12 seconds, and generates a synchronised audio track itself.
Important: the Sora API is scheduled to shut down on 2026-09-24 — not a safe choice for new projects.
Per second
$0.10
Per second
10-sec clip
$1.00
5 sec: $0.50
Resolution
720p
max 12 sec per call
Native audio
Yes
9 peers offer it
Pricing basis
OpenAI meters per second of output; $0.10/sec at 720p.
OpenAI's video model, strong on physical consistency and synced audio — good for social clips and proofs of concept.
Capabilities
Price verified 2026-08-06 · source: official
What it costs on a real workload
| Scenario | Monthly cost | Kling 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Social short-form6-second clips, 300 per month | $180 | $151 |
| Ad creative testing10-second clips, 60 variants per month | $60 | $50 |
| E-commerce product loops8-second clips, 1,000 per month | $800 | $672 |
| Side project / prototyping5-second clips, 40 per month | $20 | $17 |
Alternatives
Other models from this provider
- Sora 2 Pro$0.30/s · 1080p
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Sora 2 cost per video?
- Sora 2 is billed per second, normalised to $0.10 per second of output. A 5-second clip costs about $0.50, a 10-second clip about $1.00. OpenAI meters per second of output; $0.10/sec at 720p.
- What would Sora 2 cost for a real workload?
- At 6-second clips, 300 per month, Sora 2 comes to roughly $180 per month. The same workload on Kling 3.0 would be $151.
- Does Sora 2 generate audio?
- Yes — Sora 2 produces a synchronised audio track as part of generation, as do 9 other models tracked here.
- How long a clip can Sora 2 produce in one call?
- Up to 12 seconds per generation at 720p. Vidu Q3-Pro goes furthest at 16 seconds, so longer sequences here mean stitching multiple generations.