Short answer
Sora is not currently available with ChatGPT Plus. OpenAI discontinued the Sora web and app experiences on April 26, 2026. The Sora API was discontinued on September 24, 2026. So, as of November 10, 2026, a ChatGPT Plus subscription does not provide access to Sora, and there is no active Sora API to budget for in a new production workflow. (help.openai.com)
What “free with Plus” meant before it was discontinued
Before Sora was retired, OpenAI said Sora was included with ChatGPT Plus at no additional cost. That meant subscribers did not pay a separate Sora fee; it did not mean ChatGPT Plus itself was free. OpenAI’s December 9, 2024 announcement described a monthly allowance of up to 50 videos at 480p, or fewer at 720p. Those details are historical, not a current offer. (openai.com)
Older articles may quote Sora credits, video limits, or Plus/Pro comparisons. Don’t use those figures as current plan terms: OpenAI’s later discontinuation notice says the product and its API have both ended. (help.openai.com)
Should you pay for Plus to use Sora?
No—not if Sora is the reason you’re considering Plus. The Sora web and app experiences have been discontinued. Evaluate ChatGPT Plus for its other features, not as a way to get Sora video generation. This is a practical conclusion from OpenAI’s discontinuation notice, not a claim about the value of Plus for other uses. (help.openai.com)
Is there a Sora API for production?
No active Sora API is available: OpenAI says it was discontinued on September 24, 2026. ChatGPT Plus therefore cannot serve as a substitute for a production Sora API, and there is no current Sora API rate to add to a new-project budget. Any older per-video API estimates are not current pricing. (help.openai.com)
Bottom line: Sora was once included with Plus at no extra charge, but both the Sora web/app product and the Sora API have since been discontinued. Don’t subscribe to Plus or plan an API integration expecting Sora access.
Sources
What to know about the Sora discontinuation — OpenAI Help Center