OpenAI Sora API Pricing Calculator
Estimate your monthly and annual video generation budget profiles for the OpenAI Sora API in 2026. Compare Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro costs across Standard and Batch API delivery channels dynamically.
Your Monthly Volume
Enter video generation parameters for your workload
Total number of separate video clips generated each month
Sora supports continuous physical simulation clips up to 60 seconds
Batch API schedules jobs for off-peak hours, saving exactly 50%
Cost Estimation
Annual & Monthly budget breakdown
Adjust your video generation parameters, model tier, and submission channel, then click Calculate to inspect your tailored monthly and annual budget profiles.
Sora Model Specifications
Comprehensive official standard rate schedule for OpenAI Sora video simulation in 2026.
| Model & Resolution | Base Rate (Per Second) | Approximate Rate (Per Minute) | Submission Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sora 2 Standard (480p) | $0.05 | $3.00 | Real-time |
| Sora 2 Standard (720p) | $0.10 | $6.00 | Real-time |
| Sora 2 Standard (1080p) | $0.20 | $12.00 | Real-time |
| Sora 2 Pro (480p) | $0.15 | $9.00 | Real-time |
| Sora 2 Pro (720p) | $0.30 | $18.00 | Real-time |
| Sora 2 Pro (1080p) | $0.60 | $36.00 | Real-time |
| Batch API Submissions | 50% Off | Flat half-rate savings | 24-hour SLA |
| Audio Synthesis Surcharge | +$0.01 / sec | +$0.60 / minute | Adds synced foley & scores |
| 60 FPS HFR Modifier | 1.5x Multiplier | Pristine slow-motion fluid renders | High-rate render channels |
Sora API FAQ
Everything you need to know about understanding, calculating, and optimizing your video generation budget.
OpenAI Sora is a state-of-the-art physical world simulator and generative AI video model capable of creating highly realistic, cinematic scenes up to 60 seconds long from text or image prompts. In 2026, the updated Sora 2 and Sora Pro models introduce advanced physical accuracy, high frame rates, and integrated multimodal audio.
OpenAI Sora API billing operates on a pay-as-you-go, per-second rate. Total costs are calculated based on the video duration generated, the resolution tier (480p, 720p, or 1080p), the model fidelity (Sora 2 vs Sora 2 Pro), and the frame rate setting (60 FPS adds a surcharge multiplier).
Sora 2 (Standard) is optimized for high-speed generation and cinematic camera sweeps, making it highly cost-efficient. Sora 2 Pro is OpenAI’s flagship model with advanced spatial coherence, pristine text rendering within video frames, and hyper-realistic physics emulation, priced at exactly a 3x base premium over the Standard tier.
By selecting Batch API mode, your rendering requests are queued and executed during low-demand off-peak periods (delivering finalized video outputs within a 24-hour window). This non-urgent delivery model earns a flat 50% discount across all models and resolution tiers, heavily reducing production overheads.
Yes, Sora natively incorporates integrated sound effects and ambient score synthesis. Generating aligned audio synced with the video’s physical motions adds a flat, lightweight surcharge of exactly $0.01 per second to the final video rendering cost.
OpenAI announced a standard support lifecycle pattern. For instance, earlier experimental versions of the Sora API will sunset on September 24, 2026, consolidating all official integration paths on the upgraded Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro platforms for stable enterprise workflows.
To reduce costs, utilize the Batch API for non-urgent production flows, generate early drafts at lower resolutions (like 480p), run shorter duration clips (e.g., 5 seconds) to finalize motion profiles, and only trigger 1080p 60 FPS renders for finalized high-priority visual projects.