Sora vs Google Flow
Compare features, pricing, and capabilities side by side
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.
Google Flow is a Google AI filmmaking studio for Veo 3.1, Gemini Omni Flash, Nano Banana image models, Flow Agent, projects, credits, and custom tools.
| Sora | Google Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | discontinued | Freemium |
| Starting Price | Discontinued | Free; paid plans from $4.99/month |
| Primary Category | All-in-one AI Filmmaking | All-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Capabilities | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXAll-in-one AI Filmmaking | Video GenerationVideo EditingAll-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Popularity Score | 90 | 58 |
| Website | openai.com | labs.google |
Sora Pricing Details
Sora web/app access ended on April 26, 2026. OpenAI says the Sora API will discontinue on September 24, 2026.
Google Flow Pricing Details
Free access includes 50 daily Google Flow credits. Google AI Plus starts at $4.99/mo with 200 monthly credits, Google AI Pro is $19.99/mo with 1,000 monthly credits, and Google AI Ultra tiers include 10,000 or 25,000 monthly credits. Prices and availability may vary by market.