Luma vs Sora
Compare features, pricing, and capabilities side by side
Luma is an AI creative agents workspace for video, image, audio, boards, brand campaigns, Ray3.2 video generation, reusable Skills, team workspaces, and production-ready outputs.
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.
| Luma | Sora | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | paid | discontinued |
| Starting Price | From $30/month | Discontinued |
| Primary Category | Video Generation | All-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Capabilities | Video GenerationVideo EditingAll-in-one AI Filmmaking | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXAll-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Popularity Score | 56 | 90 |
| Website | lumalabs.ai | openai.com |
Luma Pricing Details
Plus $30/month with 10,000 credits, Pro $90/month with 40,000 credits, Ultra $300/month with 150,000 credits, plus Team and Enterprise plans by contact. Yearly billing can save up to 20%.
Sora Pricing Details
Sora web/app access ended on April 26, 2026. OpenAI says the Sora API will discontinue on September 24, 2026.