Sora alternatives: where to go now that Sora has closed
OpenAI closed Sora in 2026. Compare the best alternatives for AI video, from Veo and Kling to tools that make complete videos with sound.
OpenAI announced in March 2026 that it was closing Sora. The apps went offline on 26 April 2026, and the developer API followed on 24 September 2026. If Sora was part of your workflow, here is where to go.
We publish The AI Video Maker, one of the tools listed here, so weigh that entry accordingly. Details about other tools come from their own sites in late 2026. Plans and features change often, so check before you buy.
The main options
| Tool | Longest shot | Sound | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Veo 3.1 | 8 seconds | Yes | The closest match for realism |
| Kling 3.0 | 15 seconds | Yes | Energetic motion |
| Seedance 2.5 | 30 seconds | Yes | Long, detailed shots |
| Wan 3.0 | 30 seconds | Yes | Value |
| Runway Gen-4.5 | 10 seconds | No | Creative control |
| The AI Video Maker | Full videos up to 20 minutes | Yes | Complete videos |
If you used Sora for realism
Start with Veo. It offers lifelike footage with sound, though each clip is short.
If you used Sora for stories
The difficulty was never one shot. It was keeping a story together across many. Our long video generator plans the piece as a whole, so you do not have to stitch clips together.
Save your old work
If you still have Sora files, keep your prompts as well as your videos. A good prompt moves to another model fairly easily, although you may need to adjust the wording. Our prompt guide will help.
Try it while it is fresh
Try a free preview, no card needed. Videos up to 20 minutes long, with sound.
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