Sora vs Pika
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.
AI video generation app for Pika 2.5, text-to-video, image-to-video, Pikaffects, Pikaframes, Pikascenes, Pikaformance, and remixable inspiration workflows.
| Sora | Pika | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | discontinued | Freemium |
| Starting Price | Discontinued | Free; Standard from $8/month billed annually |
| Primary Category | All-in-one AI Filmmaking | Video Generation |
| Capabilities | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXAll-in-one AI Filmmaking | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXAll-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Popularity Score | 90 | 75 |
| Website | openai.com | pika.art |
Sora Pricing Details
Sora web/app access ended on April 26, 2026. OpenAI says the Sora API will discontinue on September 24, 2026.
Pika Pricing Details
Free/Basic shows 80 monthly video credits and Pika 2.5 at 480p only. Standard is $8/month billed yearly with 700 monthly video credits, Pika 2.5 at all resolutions, Pikaframes, Pikascenes, Pikadditions, Pikaswaps, Pikatwists, all Pikaffects, fast generations, watermark-free downloads, rollover credit purchases, and commercial use. Pro is $28/month billed yearly with 2,300 monthly credits. Fancy is $76/month billed yearly with 6,000 monthly credits and fastest generations.