OpenAI Shuts Down Sora Consumer App, API Ends September 24
Before
Sora available via ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo)
After
Sora consumer app closed April 26, API ends September 24, 2026
What changed
OpenAI shut down the Sora consumer application on April 26, 2026. The Sora API will be fully discontinued on September 24, 2026 — this month. If you're using Sora via the API, migrate to an alternative before the cutoff.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 26, 2026 | Sora consumer app shut down |
| September 24, 2026 | Sora API fully discontinued |
What this means for you
If you used Sora through ChatGPT Plus: that benefit is gone. ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo) no longer includes video generation credits.
If you used the Sora API: switch to Runway, Kling, or Hailuo before September 24. Our comparisons can help you pick:
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- Best AI Video Generator Pricing — updated for 2026
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