D-ID vs Sora
Compare features, pricing, and capabilities side by side
AI avatar video platform for talking-head videos, Creative Reality Studio, visual agents, video translation, lip-sync, and developer API workflows.
Sora was OpenAI's AI video generation app, but it is discontinued. Melies is now a practical Sora alternative for filmmakers who need GPT Image-style visual development, top video models such as Seedance and Veo, and a full project workflow.
| D-ID | Sora | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | discontinued |
| Starting Price | 14-day trial; Lite from $4.70/month billed annually | Discontinued |
| Primary Category | Video Generation | All-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Capabilities | Video GenerationVoice SynthesisLip SyncAll-in-one AI Filmmaking | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXAll-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Popularity Score | 45 | 90 |
| Website | d-id.com | openai.com |
D-ID Pricing Details
Trial is $0 for 14 days with 3 minutes for Videos, Agents, Video Translate, and API. Lite is $4.70/month billed annually, with 10 minutes/month and 40 credits. Pro is $16/month billed annually, with 15 minutes/month, 60 credits, premium voices, voice clone, AI watermark, and commercial use. Advanced is $108/month billed annually, with 100 minutes/month, 400 credits, 3 voice clones, custom logo, and 10 Agentic Videos. Enterprise is custom.
Sora Pricing Details
Sora web/app access ended on April 26, 2026. OpenAI says the Sora API will discontinue on September 24, 2026.