Tangra AI vs Sora at a glance
Sora made short videos with sound from a prompt or an image, and it is no longer available. Here is what it offered, and where Tangra picks up.
| Tangra AI | Sora | |
|---|---|---|
| Available today | Yes, in any browser and as a Windows app from the Microsoft Store | No. The app closed on April 26, 2026 and the API on September 24, 2026 |
| Video models | Kling, Seedance and MiniMax models, picked per clip | OpenAI’s Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro |
| Longest single clip | 30 seconds on Horizon; join clips on the timeline for longer videos | 15 seconds, or 25 seconds for Pro users on the web |
| Sound | Horizon generates sound with the video; add AI music and voiceovers on the timeline | Dialogue and sound generated with the video |
| Your videos | Saved in your Tangra library, ready to download as MP4 whenever you want | Export them from OpenAI’s sunset page while it lasts; OpenAI then permanently deletes Sora data |
| Price | Per clip, from 20 credits for a 5-second clip. Premium is $20 a month for 1,000 credits, or buy 100 credits for $10, 500 credits for $30 or 1,000 credits for $50 | Was free with daily limits, or part of ChatGPT Plus ($20 a month) and Pro ($200) |
Prices and limits change. Check the sources below before you decide.
Why people look for a Sora alternative
Sora is gone, and OpenAI has no video replacement. This is what people who used it are dealing with:
Sora shut down
OpenAI closed the Sora app on April 26, 2026 and switched off the API on September 24, 2026, saying there is no one-to-one replacement.
Your videos are on a deadline
OpenAI asks users to export from its sunset page and says it will then permanently delete Sora data. Download anything you want to keep.
No video in ChatGPT
OpenAI now points former Sora users to image creation in ChatGPT. There is no video generator to move to.
Apps built on Sora are going too
Resellers such as fal and Replicate removed Sora 2 on September 24, and Microsoft lists Sora 2 on Azure as retiring on October 15, 2026.
What Tangra AI does differently
Several video models
Kling, Seedance and MiniMax models sit in one picker, from quick drafts to cinematic clips, each priced before you create.
Clips up to 30 seconds
Horizon makes clips from 4 to 30 seconds with sound, from a prompt or up to 9 reference images.
Keep a subject consistent
Give Horizon or Cinema up to 9 reference images, or set first and last frames, so a character looks the same from shot to shot.
A real timeline editor
Trim and join clips, add AI music, voiceovers, text and transitions, and export MP4 or WebM up to 4K.
Stories, not just clips
Storyteller turns a written story into a finished video: scenes, images, narration and music in one guided flow.
Commercial use on every plan
Use your videos in ads, client work and social posts, with no royalties and no attribution.
Choose Tangra AI if
You used Sora and need somewhere to keep making AI video.
You want clips longer than 15 seconds in one go.
You want to choose between Kling, Seedance and MiniMax for each clip.
You need music, voiceovers and editing in the same place.
Try it with your own prompt
- 1Save your Sora videosExport what you want to keep from OpenAI’s Sora sunset page before the data is deleted.
- 2Open the Video GeneratorGo to tangra.link/video, or install Tangra AI from the Microsoft Store, and sign in with your email.
- 3Describe the scenePaste a prompt you used on Sora, or upload an image to start from, and pick a model. The Create button shows the price.
- 4Edit and exportJoin your clips on the timeline, add music and a voiceover, and export an MP4.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sora still available?
No. OpenAI discontinued the Sora app and website on April 26, 2026 and shut down the Sora API on September 24, 2026, and it says there is no one-to-one replacement.
What can I use instead of Sora?
Tangra AI makes the same kind of AI video in one app: text-to-video and image-to-video with Kling, Seedance and MiniMax models, clips up to 30 seconds with sound, and a timeline editor for music, voiceovers and text.
Can I still download my Sora videos?
OpenAI asks users to export them from its Sora sunset page. It says a final export window depends on whether it can offer one, and that it will then permanently delete Sora data.
How much does a video cost on Tangra AI?
It depends on the model and length, and the price is on the Create button. A short clip starts at 20 credits for a 5-second clip; longer, higher-resolution clips on top models cost more. Premium is $20 a month for 1,000 credits, or you can buy 100 credits for $10, 500 credits for $30 or 1,000 credits for $50.
Does Tangra AI make video with sound?
Yes. Horizon generates sound with the video, and on the timeline you can add an AI song or a voiceover in more than 140 locales.
Can I use Tangra AI videos commercially?
Yes, on every plan, with or without a subscription. Tangra grants a royalty-free license to use and publish what you create, and asks for no attribution.
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How we compared
Tangra’s details come from our own pricing and help pages. Details about Sora come from the public pages listed below, as they read on September 25, 2026. Which tools we compare with comes from Tangra’s in-app survey, where we ask users what they used before.