Criterion Adobe Firefly Sora
CategoryAI Image GeneratorsAI Video Generators
In one sentenceAdobe's generative AI studio for images, video, audio and vectors, combining Adobe's own models with partner models.OpenAI's text-to-video app and API, discontinued in 2026.
Problem it solvesCreative teams need on-brand images and video quickly but worry about the commercial safety of AI output; Firefly offers commercially usable Adobe models inside familiar tools.It generated short videos with sound from text prompts; that service is no longer offered.
Free planYesNo
Developer APIYes — docsNo
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Integrated in Photoshop, Express and other Adobe apps—
Pricing (summary)Free daily generations, then Firefly Standard (US$9.99/mo), Pro (US$19.99/mo), Pro Plus and Premium (US$199.99/mo) with 2,000 to 50,000 generative credits per month. Team versions exist for Pro, Pro Plus and Premium. Prices vary by region; the EU page shows EUR including VAT.
Checked 2026-10-19
Sora is no longer sold. OpenAI says the web and app were discontinued on 26 April 2026 and the API was scheduled to end on 24 September 2026. Remaining credits may be refunded or usable with Codex per OpenAI staff.
Checked 2026-10-19
Strengths
  • Commercial-use statement for Firefly-model outputs
  • Wide choice of partner models in one place
  • Tight integration with Photoshop and Express
  • Team plans with admin tools
  • Export option provided to past users
Limitations
  • Credit system is complex; partner models consume credits
  • Partner-model outputs carry no Adobe commercial-safety assurance
  • Free tier caps are not specified
  • Regional prices vary
  • Discontinued: no new generations in apps since 26 Apr 2026
  • API scheduled for removal on 24 Sep 2026
  • OpenAI says Sora data will be permanently deleted after discontinuation and any final export window