Sora API Pricing and Availability Notes
Quick Answer
OpenAI Sora is a text-to-video and image-to-video generation API. Current Sora availability and pricing may vary. Some tiers have been deprecated or modified. Always check official OpenAI documentation for current Sora API availability.
Summary
Sora is OpenAI's video generation model. Pricing and availability have changed over time. This guide provides signals to watch when planning Sora integration.
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Important: Sora API availability has changed over time. Some previous tiers have been deprecated. Verify current availability and pricing directly with OpenAI before committing to Sora integration.
What to Check
- Current Sora API availability status
- Video length limits (720p, 1080p, etc.)
- Current pricing tiers
- Rate limits and quotas
- Async job handling requirements
Cost Factors
- Video length — Longer videos typically cost more
- Resolution — Higher resolution may have different pricing
- Quality tier — Different quality levels may have different rates
- Input type — Text-to-video vs image-to-video may differ
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Sora API pricing depends on video length, resolution, and quality tier. Availability has changed over time with some tiers deprecated. Always verify current Sora availability and pricing with OpenAI documentation. This is scaffold content for future expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sora API available?
Sora availability has changed over time. Check OpenAI's official documentation for current API availability status.
How is Sora video generation priced?
Pricing depends on video length, resolution, and quality tier. Verify current rates with OpenAI's pricing page.
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