Storylines vs Sora
Compare features, pricing, and capabilities side by side
Storylines now redirects to Eddie AI, an assistant video editor for rough cuts, A/B-roll logging, multicam podcasts, scripted edits, Night Shift processing, and NLE handoff to Premiere, Resolve, and Final Cut Pro.
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.
| Storylines | Sora | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | usage-based | discontinued |
| Starting Price | Pay as you go credits from $15; paid plans from $167/month billed yearly | Discontinued |
| Primary Category | Video Editing | All-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Capabilities | Video EditingAll-in-one AI Filmmaking | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXAll-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Popularity Score | 1 | 90 |
| Website | storylines.video | openai.com |
Storylines Pricing Details
Pay As You Go $0/month with $15 credits, Pro $167/month billed yearly for 120 exports/year, Pro+ $333/month billed yearly for 300 exports/year, Ultra $1,250/month billed yearly for 1,200 exports/year and 5 seats, and Enterprise custom.
Sora Pricing Details
Sora web/app access ended on April 26, 2026. OpenAI says the Sora API will discontinue on September 24, 2026.