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Google Flow vs Sora
A fact-based comparison built only from each tool's verified directory profile — pricing summaries, plan availability, platforms, and stated strengths and limitations. No rankings, no sponsored placement.
| Criterion | Google Flow | Sora |
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| Category | AI Video Generators | AI Video Generators |
| In one sentence | Google's AI creative studio for video and images, powered by Gemini Omni Flash and Veo, included with Google AI plans. | OpenAI's text-to-video app and API, discontinued in 2026. |
| Problem it solves | Producing cinematic clips and consistent scenes normally needs a crew; Flow generates and edits shots from prompts and references. | It generated short videos with sound from text prompts; that service is no longer offered. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Developer API | Yes — docs | No |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Android (beta) | — |
| Pricing (summary) | Flow comes with Google AI subscriptions: Plus ($4.99/mo), Pro ($19.99/mo, 1,000 Flow credits), Ultra 5x ($99.99/mo, 10,000 credits) and Ultra 20x ($199.99/mo, 25,000 credits). Extra AI credits can be bought. Qualifying Workspace and Education plans get Flow with 50 daily credits. 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 |
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How to choose
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