Sora Is Gone: 6 Best Sora Alternatives in 2026

OpenAI closed the Sora app on April 26, 2026 and the API on September 24, 2026. Here are 6 AI video tools to use instead: Google Flow, Kling, Seedance, Wan, Runway and Luma, with strengths and prices.

OpenAI announced the end of Sora on March 24, 2026 and shut it down in two stages: the Sora app closed on April 26, 2026 and the API on September 24, 2026. If you used to make video with Sora, these are the 6 closest alternatives in quality and workflow, based on our reviews.

Sora Is Gone

1. Google Flow (Veo)

Closest to Sora’s cinematic feel: realistic visuals with synced sound in each clip. Comes with Google AI Pro at about $19.99/month.

Google Flow (Veo) review · Google Flow (Veo) vs Kling AI 2026

2. Kling AI

The budget pick for Shorts creators: clips up to 30 seconds, natural human motion, daily free credits, Standard about $8.80/month.

Kling AI review · Google Flow (Veo) vs Kling AI 2026

3. Dreamina (Seedance)

Seedance 2.5 follows prompts best, with 30-second clips and sound; if you edit in CapCut, Seedance is already in the app.

Dreamina (Seedance) review · Kling vs Seedance (Dreamina) 2026

4. Wan (Alibaba)

Top of the leaderboard in October 2026, paid per second from about $0.05; a good fit for former Sora API users.

Wan (Alibaba) review · Wan vs Hailuo AI 2026

5. Runway

For professionals: generate with Gen-4.5, edit real footage with Aleph 2.0, plus several other models.

Runway review · Runway vs Luma Dream Machine 2026

6. Luma Dream Machine

One account for Ray3, Seedance, Kling and Veo 3.1, plus Luma Agents; commercial use from $30/month.

Luma Dream Machine review · Runway vs Luma Dream Machine 2026

Moving from Sora

Reuse your old prompts, but split them into short shots: most tools work best with 5–10 second clips
Test the same prompt on 2–3 tools with free credits before you buy a plan
API users: Wan (per second) and Veo 3.1 via the Gemini API are the closest routes
Realistic AI video on YouTube needs the AI content disclosure turned on at upload

Sora dates from OpenAI’s help center and tech press; checked October 30, 2026 — no affiliate links.