Sora 2
OpenAI • videoFeatured
OpenAI frontier video model focused on realism, controllability and synchronized dialogue plus sound effects.
Specifications
Context Window
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Input Price/1M
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Benchmarks
Sora 2 results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
API Readiness
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Video API Readiness | 95.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Video Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Control
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Video Control | 95.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Video Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Quality
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Video Quality | 97.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Video Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Speed
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Video Speed | 86.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Video Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Value
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Video Value | 80.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Video Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
video
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Video Composite | 95.1 | 100.0 | SWEN Video Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Information
- Current version
- 2
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ✅ Supported
- Tags
- videotext-to-videoswen-curated-registryopenaisoratext-to-video
Full Analysis: Sora 2
What is Sora 2?
Sora 2 is an AI model developed by OpenAI, classified as a video model. It is a multimodal model, capable of processing text, images, and potentially other media types. As a proprietary model, it is available via OpenAI's cloud API.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
Sora 2 does not have public per-token pricing available at this time. Some models offer access via enterprise plans or research programs. Check OpenAI's official website for up-to-date availability and pricing.
Benchmarks & Performance
Sora 2 was evaluated on 6 different benchmarks, covering categories like API Readiness, Control, Quality, Speed, Value, video. Results show exceptional performance across available evaluations.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
Sora 2 specializes in video, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing video content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Sora 2 competes directly with similarly capable models. Key competitors include Claude (Anthropic), Gemini (Google), and open source models like Llama (Meta) and Qwen (Alibaba). The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sora 2?
OpenAI frontier video model focused on realism, controllability and synchronized dialogue plus sound effects.
How much does Sora 2 cost?
Sora 2 does not have public per-token pricing available at this time. Check OpenAI's official website for up-to-date information.
How does Sora 2 compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Sora 2 scored: SWEN Video API Readiness: 95/100, SWEN Video Control: 95/100, SWEN Video Quality: 97/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Sora 2 open source?
No, Sora 2 is a proprietary model from OpenAI. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is Sora 2 best for?
Sora 2 excels at general-purpose language tasks.
Last updated: June 22, 2026 • View methodology →