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OpenAI

OpenAI

98%
Runway

Runway

86%

Estimated Belliste score, based on the available capabilities, quality, features and pricing information. It is an indicative profile estimate, not an independent benchmark.

How this profile estimate is calculated

Capabilities contribute 35%, quality wording 30%, listed features 20%, and pricing 15% when available. When capability fields are absent, specialization breadth supplies a 25% fallback. Missing categories are omitted and the remaining weights are rescaled. The estimate uses each model’s own published profile; it does not measure answer accuracy or replace a hands-on test.

OverviewOpenAIRunway
PriceAPI: Sora 2 $0.10/sec · Sora 2 Pro from $0.30/secFree tier · Standard $15/month · $144/year
Free planNo free API tierYes — limited free credits and tools
Paid plansUsage-based API: Sora 2 $0.10/sec at 720p; Sora 2 Pro $0.30/sec 720p, $0.50/sec 1024p, $0.70/sec 1080p.Standard $15/month ($144/year). Higher creator/team tiers are also available.
Usage limitsCurrent pricing is per generated second. Sora 2 Pro price rises with output resolution. Free API tier is not supported.
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Gen-4.5 requires Standard or higher and costs 12 credits/second. API credits cost $0.01 each, equivalent to $0.12/second for Gen-4.5.
SpecializationText-to-Video · Image-to-Video · Native Audio · Remix · Developer APIText-to-Video · Image-to-Video · AI Video Editing · References · Production API
QualityHigh-fidelity short-form video with improved physical realism, steerability and synchronized dialogue and sound effects.High-end cinematic generation with strong prompt adherence, visual fidelity and a broad production toolset.
FeaturesSora 2 · Sora 2 Pro · Synced Audio · Image Reference · Remix · Videos APIGen-4.5 · References · AI Editing · Lip Sync · Audio Tools · API

Capabilities

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SpecificationOpenAIRunway
Supported languagesNot specifiedNot specified

Developer & Integration

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SpecificationOpenAIRunway
API AccessCurrent documentation lists Videos API endpoints and Sora 2 / Sora 2 Pro modelsYes — Runway API
IntegrationsOpenAI Videos APIWeb app · API · production workflows

Overview

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SpecificationOpenAIRunway
Main SpecializationSynced-audio generative video from text and image referencesGenerative AI video and production-focused creative workflows
Target AudienceDevelopers and production teams using the OpenAI Videos API; former consumer Sora product discontinuedB2C + B2B — creators, filmmakers, agencies and production teams
Best ForShort cinematic clips, realistic motion, dialogue/sound generation, image-guided video and API workflowsCinematic generation, advertising, concept films, image animation and AI-assisted production
Current ModelSora 2 / Sora 2 Pro (API models; legacy status shown in current docs)Gen-4.5
PlatformsNot specifiedNot specified

Commercial & Business

1 specifications +
SpecificationOpenAIRunway
Commercial UseAPI use subject to OpenAI terms, policies and applicable rightsYes subject to Runway terms and applicable plan/content rights

Pricing

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SpecificationOpenAIRunway
Free PlanNo free API tierYes — limited free credits/tools
Free trialNot specifiedNot specified
Paid plansNot specifiedNot specified
Pricing modelUsage-based API pricing per generated secondFree tier · Subscription · Credits · Usage-based API

Generation

8 specifications +
SpecificationOpenAIRunway
Text-to-VideoSora 2 / Sora 2 Pro text-to-video through the Videos APIGen-4.5 text-to-video generation
Image-to-VideoYes — optional input_reference imageGen-4.5 image-to-video generation from a first-frame image
Video-to-VideoLimited — current Videos API exposes Remix of completed Sora video jobsYes — available through supported Runway models/tools
Reference-to-VideoYes — image reference assetYes — References and image-driven workflows
First & Last FrameNot specified in current Videos APIAvailable in supported generation workflows
Video ExtensionRemix can direct continuation/changes; no dedicated extension parameter documentedAvailable in supported Runway video workflows
Multi-Shot GenerationNot exposed as a dedicated current Videos API controlWorkflow-based — create and sequence shots rather than Gen-4.5 native multi-shot
Generation ModesText-to-Video · Image-to-Video · RemixText-to-Video · Image-to-Video · References · Video transformation

Quality & Output

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SpecificationOpenAIRunway
Maximum ResolutionSora 2: 720p · Sora 2 Pro: 720p / 1024p / 1080p720p native for Gen-4.5; upscale workflows available
Maximum Clip Duration4 · 8 · 12 seconds via current Videos API2–10 seconds per Gen-4.5 generation
Frame RateNot specified in current public Videos API reference24 fps for Gen-4.5 output
Aspect RatiosPortrait and landscape; supported sizes depend on model/resolution16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 and supported custom/model ratios
UpscalingNo standalone upscaling control documented in current Videos APIYes — upscale/export workflows available

Creative Control

7 specifications +
SpecificationOpenAIRunway
Camera ControlPrompt-driven / steerable; no dedicated camera-control API parameter documentedPrompt-driven camera movement; advanced control varies by model/tool
Motion ControlPrompt-driven; Sora 2 emphasizes improved physical accuracy and controllabilityYes — motion can be directed through prompts and specialized tools
Character ConsistencyModel supports coherent subjects, but no dedicated character-reference API parameter documentedYes — References workflows support consistent characters
Object ConsistencyImproved physical realism/object permanence; no dedicated object-consistency control documentedYes — reference-driven consistency workflows
Style ReferenceImage reference can guide generation; expanded stylistic rangeYes — References can guide style and scene identity
Character ReferenceFormer Sora app had Characters; current Videos API does not document a Characters endpointYes — Gen-4 References
Prompt AdherenceStrong — enhanced steerability and high-fidelity direction followingStrong — Gen-4.5 emphasizes prompt adherence and visual fidelity

Editing

7 specifications +
SpecificationOpenAIRunway
AI Video EditingRemix supported in current Videos APIYes — Runway includes generative and AI-assisted video tools
Object RemovalNot exposed as a dedicated current Videos API controlYes — supported AI editing workflows
Object AdditionCan be directed through Remix prompts; no dedicated object-add parameterYes — generative/reference workflows
Background ReplacementPossible through Remix prompting; no dedicated background-replace parameterYes — supported compositing/generative workflows
Video RestylingYes — Remix can re-direct an existing generated videoYes — video transformation/restyling available through supported tools/models
Timeline EditorNo — former consumer Sora interface is discontinuedYes — project/editor workflows available
Text-Based EditingYes — Remix uses a refreshed text promptAI/prompt-based editing tools available

Audio

5 specifications +
SpecificationOpenAIRunway
Native Audio GenerationYes — synchronized audioNo in Gen-4.5 video generation — separate Runway audio/voice tools
Sound EffectsYes — synchronized sound effectsAvailable as separate generative audio workflow
Music GenerationAudio generation is supported, but dedicated music-generation controls are not documented in Videos APINot a core Gen-4.5 video capability
Voice / DialogueYes — synchronized dialogueAvailable through separate voice/audio workflows
Lip SyncDialogue is synchronized natively; no standalone lip-sync endpoint documentedYes — Lip Sync tool

Platform & Developer

4 specifications +
SpecificationOpenAIRunway
Web AppNo — Sora consumer product discontinued April 26, 2026Runway web production workspace
Mobile AppNo current Sora consumer app availability; product discontinued April 26, 2026Yes — iOS availability; web remains primary production interface
API AccessNot specifiedNot specified
IntegrationsNot specifiedNot specified

Pricing & Rights

4 specifications +
SpecificationOpenAIRunway
Free PlanNot specifiedNot specified
Starting PriceSora 2: $0.10/sec · Sora 2 Pro: from $0.30/sec$15/month (Standard) · $144/year
Pricing ModelNot specifiedNot specified
Commercial UseNot specifiedNot specified

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