Sora vs Krea
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.
Creative AI suite for images, video, 3D, upscaling, realtime generation, lip sync, LoRA training, apps, nodes, and multi-model workflows.
| Sora | Krea | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | discontinued | Freemium |
| Starting Price | Discontinued | Free; Basic from $63/year |
| Primary Category | All-in-one AI Filmmaking | All-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Capabilities | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXAll-in-one AI Filmmaking | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXImage GenerationImage UpscalingLip SyncAll-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Popularity Score | 90 | 65 |
| Website | openai.com | krea.ai |
Sora Pricing Details
Sora web/app access ended on April 26, 2026. OpenAI says the Sora API will discontinue on September 24, 2026.
Krea Pricing Details
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.