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All-in-one AI image and video creation app with Reference to Video, Image to Video, Text to Video, Vidu Q3, Vidu Claw, templates, AI sound effects, lip sync, face swap, and video editing tools.
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.
| Vidu | Sora | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | discontinued |
| Starting Price | Free; paid plans from $8/month billed annually | Discontinued |
| Primary Category | Video Generation | All-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Capabilities | Video GenerationImage GenerationVideo EditingAll-in-one AI FilmmakingLip Sync | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXAll-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Popularity Score | 32 | 90 |
| Website | vidu.com | openai.com |
Free plan at $0/month with 10 references/month; Standard at $8/month billed yearly as $96 with 800 monthly credits; Premium at $28/month billed yearly as $336 with 4,000 credits; Ultimate at $79/month billed yearly as $948 with 8,000 credits and Off-Peak Mode.
Sora web/app access ended on April 26, 2026. OpenAI says the Sora API will discontinue on September 24, 2026.