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Why use Sora 2 Pro on OpenAI API?
OpenAI API offers Sora 2 Pro with competitive pricing. OpenAI is a leading AI research and deployment company dedicated to developing safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence (AGI) for humanity.
Compare Sora 2 Pro across 2 providers to find the best fit for your use caseInput / 1M
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Output / 1M
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Cache
Not sourced
Batch
Not sourced
Setup recipe
Python + curlInstall
pip install openaiAuth
export OPENAI_API_KEY=...Call
import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(Model ID
sora-2-proRequest example
import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="sora-2-pro",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)Gotchas
- Use the model slug directly, e.g. "gpt-4o" or "gpt-4.1-mini".
- The examples expect OPENAI_API_KEY; rename it only if your application config maps the new variable.
Compare Sora 2 Pro Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI API | — | — |
| Prodia | — | — |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Video input | $0.30 |
Capabilities
Multimodal
About Sora 2 Pro
OpenAI's flagship video generation model producing up to 20-second videos at up to 1080p with synchronized audio and physics-accurate motion; deprecated with API shutdown September 24, 2026.
FAQ
What API model ID do I use for Sora 2 Pro on OpenAI API?
Use the model ID sora-2-pro when calling OpenAI API's API.
Who created Sora 2 Pro?
Sora 2 Pro was created by OpenAI as part of the Sora model family.
Is Sora 2 Pro open source?
Sora 2 Pro's open source status is unknown in the seed data.
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Model Specs
Released2025-09-30
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