Best Sora alternatives in 2026
Sora is being discontinued. These are the six models we run in production — compared on price per second, max resolution and length, with a note on which one to pick for each job.
| Model | Best for | Max res | Price / sec | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 | 8-second shots | $0.06 | 1080p | 8-second shots |
| Kling 4.0 | Native 4K | $0.112 | 30-second clips | 30-second clips |
| Seedance 2.5 | 30-second clips | $0.20 | Region editing | 30-second clips |
| Wan 2.5 | Open source | $0.09 | Strong prompt adherence | 10s |
| Hailuo H3 | $0.047/second | $0.047 | Expressive motion | $0.047/second |
| Kling 3.0 | 1080p | $0.09 | $0.09/second | 10-second clips |
How to migrate your Sora prompts
- Keep the structureSubject, action, setting, lighting, camera move. Drop any Sora-specific syntax.
- ShortenVeo 3.1 and Kling 4.0 respond better to under 60 words than to long cinematic paragraphs.
- Test two modelsSame prompt on Veo 3.1 and Kling 4.0; keep the better output and iterate from there.
- Rebuild audioIf you relied on Sora audio, Veo 3.1 generates dialogue and ambience natively; otherwise add voiceover afterwards.
Run the same prompt across all six
Veo 3.1
Google · $0.06/sec
8-second shots · Native audio · 1080p
Kling 4.0
Kuaishou · $0.112/sec
Native 4K · Lip sync · 30-second clips
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance · $0.20/sec
30-second clips · 50 references · Region editing
Wan 2.5
Alibaba · $0.09/sec
Open source · 1080p · Strong prompt adherence
Hailuo H3
MiniMax · $0.047/sec
$0.047/second · 768p–2K · Expressive motion
Kling 3.0
Kuaishou · $0.09/sec
1080p · 10-second clips · $0.09/second
Sora alternatives FAQ
Is Sora still available?
No. OpenAI announced the Sora app and API are being discontinued, so the model is no longer a safe dependency for production work.
What is the closest Sora alternative?
Veo 3.1 for cinematic realism and native audio; Kling 4.0 for native 4K and lip sync; Seedance 2.5 for 30-second clips with up to 50 references.
Can I migrate my Sora prompts?
Yes for most prompts. Sora-style prompts are usually longer and more cinematic; both Veo 3.1 and Seedance 2.5 accept them with minor edits. Keep subject, action, setting, lighting and camera move.
How much does it cost compared with Sora?
Per second: Veo 3.1 $0.06, Hailuo H3 $0.047, Kling 4.0 $0.112 (1080p) or $0.42 (4K), Seedance 2.5 from $0.20. A 5-second clip ranges from about $0.24 to $2.10.
Which alternative should I pick?
Ads and product work: Kling 4.0. Cinematic and dialogue: Veo 3.1. Long narrative clips: Seedance 2.5. High-volume social: Hailuo H3.
Do I need a new account for each model?
No. One account and one credit balance covers all six models, so you can A/B the same prompt across them.
Try the closest Sora alternative free
Veo 3.1 and Kling 4.0 are both live in the studio.
Start freeNo credit card for the first clip.