Sora Was Discontinued — April 26, 2026
OpenAI shut down the Sora consumer app. The API will be available until September 2026. If you rely on Sora for content creation, you need an alternative now.
Seedance vs Sora
The best Sora alternative for AI video generation in 2026
Seedance
- ✅ 15+ AI models in one platform
- ✅ Seedance 2.0 with native audio & 1080p
- ✅ Also includes Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, Sora 2 access
- ✅ AI image generation — Seedream 5.0, DALL-E 3, Flux Pro
- ✅ AI music and avatar generation included
- ✅ $20.1/month — all models included
- ✅ 20 free credits, no credit card required
- ✅ Full commercial license on all plans
- ✅ Active development with regular model updates
- ✅ Credits never expire, roll over monthly
Sora
- ❌ Consumer app DISCONTINUED (April 26, 2026)
- ⚠️ API ends September 2026
- ❌ Required ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo) or Pro ($200/mo)
- ❌ One model only — no image/audio/avatar tools
- ❌ Aggressive content safety filters
- ❌ No free tier, no trial
- ❌ Waitlist and access issues
- ❌ US-only restrictions on some features
- ❌ Uncertain future — team reportedly reassigned
- ❌ Expensive for what you get
Make the Switch from Sora to Seedance
Thousands of creators have already migrated from Sora to Seedance. Get access to more models, more features, and better pricing — all in one platform.