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Sora 2 Is Discontinued: Best Alternatives in 2026
OpenAI shut down the Sora 2 API on September 24, 2026, with no successor. Here is what happened and the closest replacements — Gemini Omni, Seedance 2.5, and Seedance 2.0 — available on Kansova today.
TL;DR
OpenAI discontinued Sora 2 and its API with no announced successor. Kansova removed Sora 2 from the video studio and recommends Gemini Omni (Google) as the closest replacement, with Seedance 2.5 for long-form and Minimax H3 for 2K.
Who this is for
- Teams that were building on the Sora 2 API and need a replacement before the shutdown.
- Creators searching for Sora 2 alternatives with cinematic motion and synced audio.
- Marketers planning a migration away from the retired Sora 2 API.
Best for / Not best for
Best for
- (Retired) Cinematic text-to-video
- (Retired) Complex scene descriptions
- Migration planning to Gemini Omni
- Finding Sora 2 replacements
Not best for
- New production work
- Long-form video
- Guaranteed availability
- Exact on-screen text
Parameters
| Parameter | Supported value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued | OpenAI shut down the Sora 2 API on September 24, 2026, with no successor. |
| Replacement | Gemini Omni | Google's text/image-to-video with synced audio is the closest feature match on Kansova. |
| Also available | Seedance 2.5 / Seedance 2.0 / Minimax H3 | Long-form, campaign, and 2K product workflows. |
| Processing | Asynchronous | All Kansova video models poll task status until completion. |
Pricing
Kansova bills generations in credits. Basic is $9.90/month for 300 credits; Pro is $19/month for 750 credits; Studio is $39/month for 1,700 credits.
| Generation | Kansova credits | Cost methodology |
|---|---|---|
| Sora 2 | No longer available | API retired Sep 24, 2026 |
| Gemini Omni Flash (replacement) | 12 credits/sec | Shown before generation |
| Seedance 2.5 | 20–50 credits/sec | Shown before generation |
Comparison
| Dimension | Sora 2 | Gemini Omni | Seedance 2.5 | Seedance 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Retired Sep 24, 2026 | Available | Available | Available |
| Primary strength | Cinematic scenes | Text/image-to-video + audio | 30s multi-reference | Finished creative |
| Duration | 4-20 seconds | 3-10 seconds | 4-30 seconds | 5-15 seconds |
| Kansova cost | — | 12 credits/sec | 20-50 credits/sec | 15-30 credits/sec |
| Best workflow | (Deprecated) | General short clips | Long-form narrative | Campaign output |
Prompt examples
- 01
A barista pours latte art in a sunlit specialty cafe, slow cinematic dolly, shallow depth of field, warm film tones. - 02
Drone-style reveal of a coastal villa at golden hour, waves breaking below, smooth continuous camera path. - 03
A dancer's silk dress flows in slow motion against a dark studio backdrop, single dramatic spotlight. - 04
Rain falls on a neon-lit city street at night, reflections on wet pavement, moody cinematic tracking shot. - 05
A chef plates a fine-dining dish, macro detail of garnish placement, soft directional kitchen light.
Known limitations
- OpenAI discontinued the Sora 2 API on September 24, 2026, with no announced successor.
- Kansova removed Sora 2 from the video studio and recommends Gemini Omni as the closest replacement.
- Sora 2 Pro was never released on Kansova and is no longer planned.
- Previously generated Sora 2 videos remain in your history, but new generations are unavailable.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is Sora 2 discontinued?
Yes. OpenAI shut down the Sora 2 API on September 24, 2026, with no successor. Kansova removed Sora 2 from the video studio and recommends Gemini Omni as the closest replacement.
What should I use instead of Sora 2?
Gemini Omni (Google) is the closest feature match — text-to-video and image-to-video with synced audio. Seedance 2.5 covers long-form narrative, and Minimax H3 covers 2K product shots.
Can I still access my old Sora 2 videos?
Previously generated videos remain in your Kansova history. New Sora 2 generations are no longer available.
Last updated
2026-09-05
Sources and methodology
Parameters were checked against the provider API material supplied to Kansova and the live Kansova controls on 2026-07-06. Reference API costs are planning figures from the supplied provider catalog, not a separate charge billed by Kansova.
- EvoLink API documentation index
Provider documentation used to verify Seedance modes and parameters.
- Kansova product facts
Canonical list of supported workflows and current limitations.
- Kansova pricing
Current subscription and monthly credit allowances.