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Sora alternatives

The closest alternatives to Sora are Midjourney, CapCut and Runway, which also cover generating videos from text. 12 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including CapCut and Runway. The lowest paid plan starts at $9 per month (Krea).

Alternatives
15
Free options
12
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of Sora's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    MidjourneyPaid · from $10/mo

    Text-to-image generator known for artistic, high-quality outputs via Discord and a web interface.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Web

  2. 2

    CapCutVerifiedFree tier

    Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Web

  3. 3

    RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    API

  4. 4

    Kling AIVerifiedFree tier

    AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Command line

  5. 5

    HeyGenVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo

    Creates AI avatar videos from text, images, audio, or slides for creators and teams.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    API

  6. 6

    Google Flow (Veo)Paid

    Filmmaking tool built on Google's Veo models.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

  7. 7

    Adobe FireflyFree tier

    Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Web

  8. 8

    FLUXVerifiedPay as you go

    Multimodal image and video generation for developers, teams, and creators via web playground or API.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Web · API

  9. 9

    SynthesiaVerifiedFree tier · from $19/mo

    AI video platform for business teams that turns text, documents, and slides into avatar-led videos in many languages.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    API

  10. 10

    DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo

    AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Web · Mac · Windows

  11. 11

    Leonardo.AiFree tier

    AI image generation platform with model fine-tuning, a large template library, and API access.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Web

  12. 12

    Stability AIVerifiedFree tier

    Commercially-safe generative media models and tools for creative teams and developers.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    API

  13. 13

    Hailuo AIVerifiedFree tier

    Generates video, image, and audio content in a browser workspace for creators and marketers.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

  14. 14

    FreepikFree tier · from $20/mo

    Stock library and AI image generation platform with vectors, photos, and design assets.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Web

  15. 15

    KreaFree tier · from $9/mo

    Real-time AI image generation canvas for iterative visual exploration and upscaling.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Web

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
SoraFree tierYesWebNo—
MidjourneyPaid · from $10/moNoWebNo—
CapCutFree tierYesWebNoNov 3, 2026
RunwayFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
Kling AIFree tierYesCommand lineYesNov 3, 2026
HeyGenFree tier · from $24/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
Google Flow (Veo)PaidNo—No—
Adobe FireflyFree tierYesWebNo—
FLUXPay as you goNoWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
SynthesiaFree tier · from $19/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
DescriptFree tier · from $16/moYesWeb, Mac, WindowsNoNov 3, 2026
Leonardo.AiFree tierYesWebYes—
Stability AIFree tierYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
Hailuo AIFree tierYes—NoNov 4, 2026
FreepikFree tier · from $20/moYesWebNo—
KreaFree tier · from $9/moYesWebNo—

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Sora?
Midjourney is the closest match: it also covers generating videos from text. CapCut and Runway come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Sora's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Sora?
Yes. CapCut, Runway and Kling AI can be used for free. CapCut has a free plan.
What is the cheapest alternative to Sora?
Among paid plans, Krea starts lowest at $9 per month.