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Creative AI suite for images, video, 3D, upscaling, realtime generation, lip sync, LoRA training, apps, nodes, and multi-model 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.
| Krea | Sora | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | discontinued |
| Starting Price | Free; Basic from $63/year | Discontinued |
| Primary Category | All-in-one AI Filmmaking | All-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Capabilities | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXImage GenerationImage UpscalingLip SyncAll-in-one AI Filmmaking | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXAll-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Popularity Score | 65 | 90 |
| Website | krea.ai | openai.com |
Free includes 100 compute units per day, realtime models, limited image/video/3D/lipsync, limited upscaling, and limited LoRA training. Basic is $63 billed yearly with 5,000 monthly compute units and commercial license. Pro is $252 billed yearly with 20,000 compute units, all video models, Nodes and Apps, and Nodes Agent. Max is $756 billed yearly with 60,000 compute units and relaxed generations.
Sora web/app access ended on April 26, 2026. OpenAI says the Sora API will discontinue on September 24, 2026.