Sora Alternative on Omnely: Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0 and Grok Imagine
Sora shut down in 2026 with no replacement named. Compare Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0 and Grok Imagine on Omnely: audio, clip length, resolution and credits per clip.
OpenAI shut the Sora app on April 26, 2026 and the Sora 2 API on September 24, 2026 without naming a replacement, which leaves teams searching for a Sora alternative that keeps the text-to-video, audio and short cinematic clip workflow intact. Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0 and Grok Imagine all run in the Omnely Video workspace on one credit balance, and the frames below come from a 30-credit Grok Imagine test clip with its exact prompt.
Sora alternative comparison: Veo 3.1 vs Kling 3.0 vs Grok Imagine
| Model | Audio | Clip length | Resolution | Credits on Omnely | Pick it for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 Fast | native, synced | always 8 s | 720p, 1080p, 4K | 40 / 80 / 360 per clip | dialogue and sound in one pass |
| Kling 3.0 | optional | 3–15 s | std or pro mode | from 12 per second (std, no audio) | longer clips and image to video |
| Grok Imagine Video 1.5 | audio track in the test clip | 1–15 s | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 6 per second (480p/720p), 20 per second (1080p) | fast, low-cost drafts |
All three accept a start image for image to video, so a still generated elsewhere in Omnely can seed a motion clip.
The test clip: one Sora-style prompt on Grok Imagine
The prompt below ran once on Grok Imagine Video 1.5 to see how a cinematic, audio-first idea holds up on a quick-draft model.
A paper boat drifts down a rain-filled city gutter, low macro tracking shot, reflections of neon signs, gentle rain sound, cinematic
Frame at 0.5 s: Grok Imagine Video 1.5 on Omnely, text to video, 16:9, 720p, 5 s requested, 30 credits for the clip.
A white paper boat sits in a rain-soaked gutter beside a stone curb at night, with red and blue neon reflections rippling across the wet asphalt and rain streaks falling through the frame. The boat rocks and turns slightly in the ripples but stays near the same spot rather than drifting far down the gutter, and the camera holds low and close rather than tracking far. The delivered MP4 is 1280×720, runs about six seconds and includes an audio track.
Settings were text to video, 16:9, 720p, 5 seconds requested, for 30 credits ($0.30). The same prompt opens prefilled in Veo 3.1 from the button on this page if native dialogue-grade audio matters more than draft speed.
Frame at 2.5 s from the same Grok Imagine clip.
Frame at 4.5 s from the same Grok Imagine clip.
What happened to Sora
- OpenAI discontinued the Sora web and app experiences on April 26, 2026.
- OpenAI discontinued the Sora API, the Videos API and the sora-2 and sora-2-pro model aliases on September 24, 2026, and the deprecation table lists no recommended replacement.
- Existing Sora workflows now need a new model; Sora is not available on Omnely, and there is no Sora import, no cameo feature and no remix of Sora projects.
Which Sora alternative fits your project
Veo 3.1 for audio-first scenes
Veo 3.1 from Google DeepMind generates clips with native synchronized audio, including dialogue, sound effects and ambient tone, in one pass. Veo 3.1 Fast clips are always 8 seconds at 40 credits for 720p, 80 credits for 1080p or 360 credits for 4K, and a higher-quality Veo 3.1 Quality option is available inside the Video workspace. Both text to video and image to video are supported.
Kling 3.0 for longer clips and image to video
Kling 3.0 handles text to video and image to video with std and pro modes, clips from 3 to 15 seconds and optional audio. Pricing starts at 12 credits per second in std mode with no audio; audio and pro mode cost more. The duration range makes it the right pick when a shot needs to breathe past the 8-second Veo window.
Grok Imagine for quick drafts and loops
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 runs text to video and image to video from 1 to 15 seconds, at 6 credits per second for 480p or 720p and 20 credits per second for 1080p, with an optional single reference image. The test clip above shows the trade-off: fast and low-cost, with a usable audio track, but the camera and travel distance are looser than a tracked Veo pass.
Two more Omnely video models
MiniMax H3 runs 4 to 15 seconds at 768P for 8 credits per second or native 2K for 13 credits per second, with built-in audio, first- and last-frame control and ratios from 21:9 to 9:16. FLUX 3 Video Beta runs 5 to 20 seconds with synced audio, seven aspect ratios, 1 to 10 keyframes for storyboard-style sequences and low-cost HD draft previews. For a deeper head-to-head, see Kling vs Veo 3.
Credits per clip
| Clip | Model and settings | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 8 s, 720p | Veo 3.1 Fast | 40 ($0.40) |
| 8 s, 1080p | Veo 3.1 Fast | 80 ($0.80) |
| 5 s, std, no audio | Kling 3.0 | 60 ($0.60) |
| 5 s, 720p | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 | 30 ($0.30) |
| 10 s, 720p | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 | 60 ($0.60) |
| 6 s, 768P | MiniMax H3 | 48 ($0.48) |
Checkout shows the exact number of credits before you generate.
Moving your Sora prompts to Omnely
- Keep the shot, subject, camera move, light and sound in one paragraph — the test prompt above is a working template.
- Set duration in the settings panel rather than writing it into the prompt.
- Describe sound explicitly for Veo 3.1 (dialogue lines in quotes, named sound effects, ambient notes) because audio is generated natively.
- For image to video, generate a start frame with an Omnely image model first, then pass it as the start image in Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0 or Grok Imagine.
- Draft short on Grok Imagine at 720p for 6 credits per second, then rerun the keeper on Veo 3.1 or Kling 3.0 for the final take.
More prompt patterns live in Grok Imagine prompts.
Sora alternative FAQ
Is Sora still available?
No. OpenAI discontinued the Sora web and app on April 26, 2026 and the Sora API, Videos API and sora-2 / sora-2-pro models on September 24, 2026.
Did OpenAI name a replacement for Sora?
No. OpenAI's deprecation table lists the Sora endpoints with no recommended replacement.
Which Sora alternative has native audio?
Veo 3.1 generates audio natively and synchronized. Kling 3.0 treats audio as optional. MiniMax H3 includes built-in audio. FLUX 3 Video Beta ships synced audio with its clips.
How long can clips be?
Veo 3.1 Fast is always 8 seconds. Kling 3.0 runs 3 to 15 seconds. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 runs 1 to 15 seconds. MiniMax H3 runs 4 to 15 seconds. FLUX 3 Video Beta runs 5 to 20 seconds.
Can Sora videos be imported into Omnely?
No. There is no Sora import tool, no cameo feature and no remix of Sora projects on Omnely — start fresh from the prompt.
About the title card
The cover was generated on Omnely with GPT Image 2 in Text to Image at 16:9 and 1K for 10 credits, from this prompt:
Wide 16:9 editorial title card for a blog post. Clean cinematic design on a deep charcoal to midnight blue gradient background. On the right third, a stylized film strip with three frames showing a paper boat on rainy neon-lit water; no people, no logos. Large, sharp, fully readable white sans-serif title text on the left, set on three lines exactly as: line 1 "Sora Alternative:", line 2 "Veo 3.1 and Kling 3.0", line 3 "on Omnely". The word "and" must appear between Veo 3.1 and Kling 3.0. Perfect spelling, no extra words, no watermark, no UI chrome.Try the paper boat prompt
Copy the test prompt above and run it in Veo 3.1 on Omnely for native sound, or open the Video workspace to try it on Kling 3.0, Grok Imagine, MiniMax H3 or FLUX 3 Video on the same credit balance. New users get free credits when they sign up on Omnely.