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PixVerse is an AI video generation platform and app with PixVerse V6, R1, Canvas, Agent, MultiShot, text/image-to-video, reference-to-video, motion control, lip sync, audio, templates, and API access.
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.
| PixVerse | Sora | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | discontinued |
| Starting Price | App pricing depends on account access; API pricing is credit-based | Discontinued |
| Primary Category | Video Generation | All-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Capabilities | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXLip SyncSound Effect | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXAll-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Popularity Score | 36 | 90 |
| Website | pixverse.ai | openai.com |
PixVerse uses credits across the app and API. The API credit examples are useful for estimating generation cost, while the app composer presents credit cost directly before creation.
Sora web/app access ended on April 26, 2026. OpenAI says the Sora API will discontinue on September 24, 2026.