Correction, 2026-10-01: the migration advice sent text-only Sora prompts to Kling v3 Standard for cheap variants. On 8frame, Kling v3 needs a start image; from text, the Kling option is Kling 2.6 Pro (47 credits for 5 silent seconds), so the cheap first pass is now 88 credits, not 98. We also no longer call these the lowest per-clip prices on the canvas, which they are not.
The final verdict on Sora 2 vs Veo 3.1 is decided by availability, not quality: OpenAI announced the deprecation of its Videos API and the Sora 2 models on 2026-03-24 and shut them down on 2026-09-24. On 8frame, Sora 2 ran 4, 8 or 12-second clips; it is no longer available for new generations. Veo 3.1 is: 4, 6 or 8 seconds at 1080p in 16:9 or 9:16, with sound as a setting, 448 credits for 8 seconds with audio.
Correction, 2026-09-30: the first version of this page described tests on 8frame in early and mid 2026 with timings and per-run results we cannot reproduce, said Sora 2 had no native audio, listed Veo 3.1 as 4K at 60fps and Kling v3 as running up to three minutes, gave dollar prices that don't match 8frame's, and described how Sora 2 users migrated, which we can't support. This version keeps what we can verify.
TL;DR
- Sora 2: shut down 2026-09-24 per OpenAI's deprecations page. Not available on 8frame for new generations.
- Veo 3.1 on 8frame: 4, 6 or 8 seconds, 1080p (Veo 3.1 Lite 720p), 16:9 or 9:16. 448 credits for 8 seconds with audio, 224 silent; Veo 3.1 Fast 168; Lite 54.
- Veo 3.1 on Google's API: $0.40 a second at 720p or 1080p, $0.60 at 4K.
- Where Sora 2 work can go: Veo 3.1 for short shots with sound; Seedance 2.5 or Wan 3.0 for longer single takes (up to 30 seconds); Wan 3.0 or Kling 2.6 Pro for cheap variants from a text prompt (Kling v3 needs a start image on 8frame).
What Sora 2 was on 8frame
Sora 2 on 8frame generated 4, 8 or 12-second clips: 56 credits for 4 seconds, 112 for 8, 168 for 12; Sora 2 Pro cost 280, 560 and 840. Those prices are historical now. OpenAI's deprecations page lists the Videos API, sora-2 and sora-2-pro with a shutdown date of 2026-09-24 and no replacement.
What Veo 3.1 is on 8frame
| Veo tier | 4 s | 8 s | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 | 224 with audio | 448 with audio, 224 silent | 1080p |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 84 with audio | 168 with audio | 1080p |
| Veo 3.1 Lite | 27 with audio, 17 silent | 54 with audio | 720p |
Image-to-video runs 8 seconds; with a start and an end image, Veo 3.1 animates between them at 8 seconds. More in how to use Veo 3.1 and Veo 3 pricing explained.
Where Sora 2 workflows can move
| What you used Sora 2 for | Move to on 8frame | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Short cinematic shots with sound | Veo 3.1 | Audio in one pass, 1080p, up to 8 seconds |
| Longer single takes (8 to 12 seconds or more) | Seedance 2.5 or Wan 3.0 | Up to 30 seconds per clip |
| Scenes held to reference images | Seedance 2.5 (up to 9 references) or Kling O1 Reference (up to 7) | Reference-driven generation |
| Cheap variants for ads | Wan 3.0 at 480p (24 for 5 seconds) or Kling 2.6 Pro (47 for 5 silent seconds); Kling v3 Standard (57 silent) if you start from a still | Low per-clip prices |
If your Sora prompts used reference photos of people, frame them waist-up or full-length for Seedance: it rejects close-up faces with an E005 error.
How to pick a replacement
Run your old Sora 2 prompts on two or three of the models above, side by side, and judge on the shot you actually need. A cheap first pass: Veo 3.1 Lite (17 credits for 4 silent seconds), Kling 2.6 Pro (47 for 5 silent seconds) and Wan 3.0 at 480p (24 for 5 seconds), 88 credits for all three. Kling v3 Standard, the Kling tool's default, needs a start image on 8frame, so it cannot take a text-only Sora prompt as it stands.
FAQ
Can I still get Sora 2?
Not through OpenAI's API, which lists the shutdown of the Videos API and the Sora 2 models on 2026-09-24, and not on 8frame.
Is Veo 3.1 better than Sora 2 was?
Sora 2 is no longer available, so the practical question is which available model fits your shot. Veo 3.1 on 8frame covers short shots with sound at 1080p; for longer takes, look at Seedance 2.5 or Wan 3.0.
Which model should I use if I was on Sora 2?
Short shots with sound: Veo 3.1. Long single takes: Seedance 2.5 or Wan 3.0. Cheap variants: Wan 3.0 or Kling 2.6 Pro from text, Kling v3 from a still. Test your own prompt on each; the full alternatives list is in Sora 2 alternatives.
Sources
- OpenAI deprecations (Videos API and Sora 2 models, announced 2026-03-24, shutdown 2026-09-24): developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations, checked 2026-08-28
- Gemini API pricing for Veo 3.1: ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/pricing, fetched 2026-09-30
- 8frame prices, lengths and settings (current and historical Sora 2): the 8frame tool registry and content fact sheet, 2026-09-30
- Kling v3 start-image requirement and Kling 2.6 Pro prices: 8frame video generation code and tool registry, read 2026-10-01
Your old Sora prompts, three models, one canvas. The 8frame canvas is free and unlimited; generation is paid from $19/month.