#Why is neither Sora 2 nor Sora 1 available to users on the free plan?

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fluid lintel
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Sora 1 and Sora 2 are not available to users on the free plan because access to Sora’s video generation features is restricted to paid ChatGPT plans, such as Plus, Pro, and Business. Free tier users are only allowed to generate a limited number of images per day with Sora 1, and cannot generate videos at all. For Sora 2 and the Sora app, access is specifically granted to ChatGPT Pro users and above, with no support for free accounts. This restriction is confirmed in multiple help articles, which state that free users are not eligible for Sora video generation features and that API access for Sora is also not available to free users Creating images on Sora Generating videos on Sora Sora 2 model documentation.

In summary, Sora’s advanced video generation capabilities are reserved for paid subscribers to ensure fair usage, manage demand, and provide a higher quality of service to those users.

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fluid lintel
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@potent palm but that's not fair what about the people who don't have money to pay for ChatGPT Plus Pro etc?

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Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:

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I understand your concern. The knowledge sources do not provide a specific explanation from OpenAI about why Sora is not available to free users beyond stating that Sora’s video generation features are reserved for paid ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers. The articles mention that this is to ensure fair usage, manage demand, and provide a higher quality of service to paying users, but they do not address affordability or access for those unable to pay for a subscription. There is no information in the knowledge sources about any plans to make Sora available to free users or to offer alternative access options for those who cannot afford a paid plan Generating videos on Sora Creating images on Sora.

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