Sora 2 & Sora 2 Pro API Pricing Calculator
Calculate costs for Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro API video generation. Sora consumer app discontinued April 26, 2026; API sunsets September 24, 2026.
Sora is being wound down
The Sora consumer app (web + iOS) was discontinued on April 26, 2026. The Sora 2 / Sora 2 Pro API remains live but will sunset on September 24, 2026. New integrations should consider alternatives like Google Veo.
Pricing TLDR
- • Sora 2 (Standard): $0.10/sec (720p) • Batch: $0.05/sec
- • Sora 2 Pro (Standard): $0.30-$0.70/sec (720p → 1024p → 1080p) • Batch: $0.15-$0.35/sec
- • Sora consumer app discontinued April 26, 2026; API sunsets September 24, 2026
Sora 2 Pricing Calculator
Quick Examples:
Video Length (seconds)
Sora 2: 4s/8s/12s; Sora 2 Pro: 10s/15s/25s
Videos per Month
Monthly Cost Comparison
Pricing shown per second of generated video. Batch tier is 50% off Standard with up to 24-hour latency.
Access Method
API Options (Pay-per-use)
Access Method
Sora 2 (Standard API)
720p, 4s/8s/12s options
720p
$5.00
$0.10/sec
1024p
Not available
1080p
Not available
Access Method
Sora 2 (Batch API)
720p, 50% off, 24h SLA
720p
$2.50
$0.05/sec
1024p
Not available
1080p
Not available
Access Method
Sora 2 Pro (Standard API)
720p/1024p/1080p, 10s/15s/25s options
720p
$15.00
$0.30/sec
1024p
$25.00
$0.50/sec
1080p
$35.00
$0.70/sec
Access Method
Sora 2 Pro (Batch API)
Pro tier batched, 50% off, 24h SLA
720p
$7.50
$0.15/sec
1024p
$12.50
$0.25/sec
1080p
$17.50
$0.35/sec
Note: "1024p" on the API refers to the 1792×1024 widescreen output; "1080p" is the 1920×1080 tier introduced with Sora 2 Pro.
Sora 2 API Pricing Guide
Usage Pattern
Drafts & social-bound clips
Best Option
Sora 2 (Batch)
Monthly Cost
~$5-50
Why?
$0.05/sec at 720p, 24h SLA
Usage Pattern
Real-time iteration
Best Option
Sora 2 (Standard)
Monthly Cost
~$10-100
Why?
$0.10/sec at 720p, immediate results
Usage Pattern
Client deliverables
Best Option
Sora 2 Pro (Standard)
Monthly Cost
~$50-500
Why?
$0.30-$0.70/sec, true 1080p, best fidelity
Usage Pattern
Bulk overnight rendering
Best Option
Sora 2 Pro (Batch)
Monthly Cost
~$25-250
Why?
$0.15-$0.35/sec, Pro quality at half price
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About Sora 2
What is Sora 2?
Sora 2 is OpenAI's AI video generation model, accessible only via API as of May 2026 (the consumer app was discontinued April 26, 2026). The API is scheduled to sunset September 24, 2026. Two model tiers are available: Sora 2 (up to 720p) and Sora 2 Pro (up to true 1080p). Both support text-to-video and image-to-video generation with synchronized audio, and both are available on Standard and Batch (50% off, 24h SLA) pricing tiers.
- Text-to-Video Generation: Generate videos from text descriptions. Sora 2: 4s, 8s, or 12s. Sora 2 Pro: 10s, 15s, or 25s.
- Image-to-Video Animation: Animate static images into videos with realistic motion and physics
- Resolution Tiers: Sora 2 outputs 720p. Sora 2 Pro outputs 720p, 1024p (1792×1024 widescreen), or true 1080p (1920×1080). Portrait and landscape orientations supported.
- Synchronized Audio: Native audio generation synchronized with video content for more immersive experiences
- Batch Tier (50% Off): Standard and Batch tiers on both models. Batch runs at half price with a 24-hour SLA — well suited to non-urgent generation pipelines and overnight rendering.
When to Use Sora 2
Sora 2 API is API-only access until the September 24, 2026 sunset. Use Sora 2 for fast, cheap drafts and Sora 2 Pro for hero content. Batch tier cuts cost in half for non-urgent work.
Ideal for
- Social media video content created via API
- Automated video generation workflows that can finish before the September 24, 2026 sunset
- Educational content, tutorials, and explainer videos
- Product demonstrations and promotional materials
- Rapid prototyping and concept visualization
- Overnight rendering pipelines that can take advantage of the Batch tier
Not ideal for
- New long-term integrations (API sunsets September 24, 2026 — consider Google Veo instead)
- Videos longer than 25 seconds in a single generation
- Real-time video generation requiring instant output
- Content requiring 100% physical accuracy and realism
- 4K or higher resolution video production
- Complex multi-scene narratives with perfect continuity
6 Sora 2 Cost Optimization Tips
Use Batch Tier for 50% Off
Sora 2 Standard drops from $0.10/sec to $0.05/sec on Batch; Sora 2 Pro 1080p drops from $0.70/sec to $0.35/sec. The tradeoff is a 24-hour SLA instead of real-time. Perfect for non-urgent generation pipelines, content libraries, and overnight rendering jobs.
Pick Sora 2 for Drafts, Sora 2 Pro for Hero Shots
Use Sora 2 ($0.05-$0.10/sec) for iteration, social-media-bound clips, and high-volume drafting. Reserve Sora 2 Pro ($0.15-$0.70/sec depending on resolution and tier) for client deliverables and marketing hero content where the quality bump justifies the 3-7x cost.
Match Resolution to Distribution
720p is sufficient for social media feeds, story formats, and most B2B content. Move to 1024p (1792×1024 widescreen) only when you need a cinematic aspect ratio, and use true 1080p (1920×1080) for client deliverables that will play on large screens.
Plan for the September 24, 2026 Sunset
OpenAI announced Sora 2 API will stop accepting requests on September 24, 2026. If you have a long-term video generation pipeline, start evaluating alternatives now — Google Veo 3.1 (Lite/Fast/Quality tiers) is the most actively developed mainstream option. Don't build new integrations on Sora without an exit plan.
Smart Video Length Planning
Sora 2 supports 4s, 8s, or 12s per generation; Sora 2 Pro supports 10s, 15s, or 25s. Test concepts at the shortest allowed duration before committing to longer renders — a failed 25s Sora 2 Pro 1080p batch costs $8.75, while a 10s draft costs $3.50.
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Sora Pricing FAQ
Common questions about OpenAI Sora 2 API costs, Standard vs Batch tiers, and the September 24, 2026 sunset
