Topaz vs Sora
Compare features, pricing, and capabilities side by side
Topaz is an AI photo and video enhancement suite for upscaling, denoise, stabilization, frame interpolation, restoration, local rendering, cloud rendering, and finishing existing footage.
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.
| Topaz | Sora | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | paid | discontinued |
| Starting Price | From $29/month for Gigapixel; Topaz Video from $59/month; Topaz Studio $69/month | Discontinued |
| Primary Category | Video Upscaling | All-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Capabilities | Video UpscalingVideo EditingImage UpscalingImage Generation | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXAll-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Popularity Score | 63 | 90 |
| Website | topazlabs.com | openai.com |
Topaz Pricing Details
Topaz Studio $69/mo, Topaz Video $59/mo, Topaz Photo $39/mo, Topaz Gigapixel $29/mo, Topaz Image Web from $12/mo annual or $19 personal/standard, Astra from $19/mo annual or $39 personal/standard, 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.