Sora 2 vs Veo 3
This was the marquee comparison of the year, and OpenAI has effectively ended it. The Sora app shut down on 26 April 2026 and the API follows on 24 September 2026.
The short answer
Veo, because Sora is being switched off. OpenAI discontinued the Sora app on 26 April 2026 and the API stops serving on 24 September 2026, including the Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro endpoints. On quality the two traded blows, with Sora ahead on physics and prompt adherence and Veo ahead on native audio, but a model you cannot call in a month is not a choice. If you have work in Sora, export it before the cutoff: OpenAI deletes account data afterwards.
Side by side
Sora 2
Nothing new: plan the migration instead
API closes 24 September 2026
- 路Strong physics and object permanence
- 路Excellent prompt adherence
- 路App discontinued 26 April 2026
- 路API discontinued 24 September 2026
Veo 3
Cinematic clips that need sound
Through Google AI subscription tiers
- 路Native synchronised audio from the same prompt
- 路Strong cinematic motion and lighting
- 路Actively developed, with Veo 4 shipping
- 路Available through Google and partner platforms
Prices are each provider's published entry rates, verified August 2026. Check each provider for current pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sora 2 still available in 2026? +
Not for long. The Sora app and web experience were discontinued on 26 April 2026, and the API, including the Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro endpoints, shuts down on 24 September 2026. OpenAI has told users to export their content before then because account data is deleted afterwards.
Which was better, Sora 2 or Veo 3? +
They were close and won at different things. Sora 2 handled physics and complex prompts better; Veo 3 generates synchronised native audio, which Sora did not. With Sora shutting down, Veo is the one still being developed, and Veo 4 has already followed.
What should I use instead of Sora 2? +
Veo is the closest direct swap and is actively developed. Kling is the stronger pick for animating a still image, and Seedance for fast social clips. Vuela runs all of them in one place, so a migration does not mean picking a single replacement blind.
Try them without picking first
If you are migrating off Sora, testing the same prompt across Veo, Kling and Seedance side by side is faster than guessing. Vuela runs all three under one plan.
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