Sora
Strongby OpenAI · founded 2024 · updated Jul 2026
Sora generates realistic, physics-aware video from text, images and video prompts, and its companion app turned AI video into a social, remixable medium. It sets the consumer benchmark for controllable AI video with features like cameos, storyboards and scene extension.
Image & VideoFreemiumEstablishedFrom Included with ChatGPT Plus / Pro
81.8TIP Score
The score, taken apart
Fixed weights, sources attached, the formula
Capability(30%)90
Value for Money(15%)80
Security & Compliance(15%)74
Integrations & Ecosystem(15%)72
Maturity & Reliability(10%)74
Momentum(15%)90
Best for
- ◆Concept and social video creation
- ◆Marketing teams prototyping video
- ◆Creators on ChatGPT plans
Key integrations
ChatGPTSora app (iOS)Storyboard tools
Strengths
- ＋State-of-the-art realism and physics consistency
- ＋Storyboards, remixing and cameos for control
- ＋Massive consumer distribution via ChatGPT
Limitations
- －Content policy limits some commercial use cases
- －Generation limits on lower tiers
- －Fewer pro editing/API options than rivals
Evidence behind this score
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| Claim | Source | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sora generates minute-scale coherent video with storyboard control | OpenAI Sora release notes | Jun 2026 |
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