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Bring your Sora prompts
Paste a prompt you used on Sora 2; describe subject, action, camera, and sound.
AI SeedanceSora 2 alternative
A Sora 2 Alternative: Seedance 2.0
Sora 2 is discontinued — here is what to move to
OpenAI closed the Sora app and website on 2026-04-26 and the Sora 2 API on 2026-09-24, and says there is no one-to-one replacement API. If you relied on Sora 2 for text or image to video with sound, Seedance 2.0 covers the same jobs and adds 4K output, first + last frame control, and up to 9 reference images.
- Sora 2 API (2026-09-24)
- Discontinued
- Max resolution
- 4K vs 1080p
- Reference images
- 9 vs —
- First + last frame
- Yes vs —
This page opens Seedance 2.0. Sora specs below are what OpenAI documented before the shutdown.
Spec comparison
Seedance 2.0 vs Sora 2 (as documented before shutdown)
| Attribute | Seedance 2.0 | Sora 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available | Discontinued (API 2026-09-24) |
| Clip length | 4–15 s | 4, 8 or 12 s (API) |
| Max resolution | 4K | 1080p (sora-2-pro) |
| Aspect ratios | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Image to video | First frame, first + last frame | Start frame only |
| Reference images | Up to 9 | Not supported |
| Native audio | Voices, SFX, music | Speech, SFX, soundscapes |
Specs checked against official documentation on 2026-10-09.
Sources
- BytePlus ModelArk – Seedance 2.0 video generation tutorial
- BytePlus ModelArk – Create a video generation task (references)
- ByteDance Seed – Seedance 2.0 official launch
- OpenAI Help Center – What to know about the Sora discontinuation
- OpenAI API – Video generation with Sora
- OpenAI – Sora 2 is here (2025-09-30)
How it works
Sora 2 Alternative, step by step
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Add a start (and end) frame
Where Sora took a single start image, Seedance 2.0 also takes an end frame.
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Choose length and resolution
4–15 seconds, 480p up to 4K.
Which to choose
Pick by the job, not the brand
Available now
Seedance 2.0 is live while the Sora 2 app and API are closed.
Higher ceiling
4K output versus Sora 2 Pro’s 1080p.
More control over frames
First and last frame plus up to 9 reference images.
Sound included
Dialogue, ambience, and effects are generated with the video, as on Sora 2.
Best uses
Where each model fits
Migrating Sora workflows
Move text-to-video and image-to-video jobs without changing how you write prompts.
Social video with sound
Vertical clips with generated audio, up to 15 seconds.
Product and brand clips
Use references to keep products and characters consistent.
Higher-resolution deliverables
Render the final at 1080p or 4K.
FAQ
Questions about Sora 2 Alternative
Is Sora 2 still available?
No. OpenAI shut down the Sora app and website on 2026-04-26 and the Sora 2 API on 2026-09-24, according to its help center.
What is the best Sora 2 alternative?
It depends on the job. For text or image to video with native sound, Seedance 2.0 covers what Sora 2 did and adds 4K, first + last frames, and reference images. Veo 3.1 and Kling 3.0 are other options.
Can I reuse my Sora 2 prompts?
Yes, as a starting point. Keep the subject → action → camera → sound structure; you may want to add a resolution and aspect ratio choice and, if useful, reference images.
Is AI Seedance affiliated with OpenAI or ByteDance?
No. AI Seedance is an independent platform that offers ByteDance’s Seedance models through an API.