Sora alternative
Sora shut down. Here's where to make AI video now
OpenAI discontinued the Sora app and website on April 26, 2026, and the Sora API on September 24, 2026, and ChatGPT doesn't make video by itself. If you made videos with Sora, Thague has 58 video models in one studio, including Google's Veo 3.1 (with sound), Kling 3.0, Seedance 2.5, Hailuo and Wan 3.0, for text to video and image to video.
Thague vs Sora
Checked October 2026 from public pages; prices and features change, so check Sora's site for the latest. Sora is a trademark of its owner; Thague isn't affiliated with it.
Why people choose Thague
Veo 3.1 with sound
Google's top video model, with dialogue, effects and ambience, from about $1.80 for 5 seconds on Veo 3.1 Fast.
Realistic people with Kling 3.0
Kling v3 Pro is known for natural motion and faces, about $2.52 for 5 seconds.
Multi-shot scenes with Seedance
Seedance 2.0 and 2.5 keep characters consistent across shots, with sound.
Try models side by side
Run the same prompt on two models and keep the better clip, all from one credit balance.
When Sora may suit you better
- You need videos you already made: export them from OpenAI while you still can
Questions
Is Sora shut down?
Yes. OpenAI discontinued the Sora web and app experiences on April 26, 2026, and the Sora API on September 24, 2026. OpenAI's help centre points users to sora.chatgpt.com/sunset to export their content.
What's the best Sora alternative?
For realistic, cinematic clips with sound, Google's Veo 3.1 is the closest; Kling 3.0 is strong for people and motion, and Seedance 2.0 for multi-shot scenes. Thague has all three, plus 55 more video models, in one studio.
Can ChatGPT make videos now?
Not by itself as of October 2026: OpenAI didn't name a replacement for Sora inside ChatGPT. To make AI video, use a video model such as Veo 3.1, Kling or Seedance.
Is there a free Sora alternative?
Thague has no free plan, but new members can try Starter free for a day with 500 credits, enough for a Veo 3.1 Fast clip. Google Flow also gives a small daily allowance.
How much does Thague cost?
Starter is $4.99 a month with 500 credits (new members can try it free for a day with 500 credits), Pro is $18 a month with 2,500 credits and Pro Plus is $68 a month with 4,500. Credits cost what the generator charges (100 credits = $1), and unused credits roll over up to three months' worth.
Can I use the same models I used on Sora?
Often, yes. Thague has 80+ image models and 58 video models from many makers, including Nano Banana, GPT Image, Seedream, Flux, Ideogram and Recraft for images and Veo 3.1, Kling, Seedance, Hailuo, PixVerse, Pika, Vidu and Wan for video. You pick the model for each run.
What happens if a generation fails?
Its credits are refunded automatically. Every image, edit and video is priced before it starts, so you always see the cost first.
Does Thague keep my prompts?
No. Your prompts and history are kept in your own browser, there's no public gallery, and the server removes finished jobs a day after they finish.
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Make it in Thague
Create images, edit with eight tools and make video in one studio. Starter is $4.99 a month with 500 credits, and new members can try it free for a day. Pro is $18 a month with 2,500 credits; Pro Plus is $68 a month with 4,500.