Gemini Omni vs Sora 2 (2026)
OpenAI's cinematic video model with long-form generation. Here's how it compares to Gemini Omni across pricing, capabilities, and use cases.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Gemini Omni | Sora 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo | $20–$200/mo |
| Max duration | 10s | 20s |
| Max resolution | 4K | 1080p |
| Text input | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image input | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video-to-video | ✓ | ✕ |
| Commercial license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public API | ✓ | ✕ |
| Character consistency | ✓ | ✕ |
| Lip-sync | ✓ | ✕ |
| Text-to-speech | ✓ | ✕ |
What Sora 2 does well
- ✓ Best-in-class motion realism
- ✓ Long-form up to 20 seconds
- ✓ Storyboard mode for multiple clips
Where Sora 2 falls short
- ✕ No public API
- ✕ No character consistency feature
- ✕ No lip-sync or voice models
- ✕ Requires ChatGPT Pro for full access ($200/mo)
When to pick Sora 2
You need 15–20 second clips with the most realistic motion possible and budget is not a concern.
When to pick Gemini Omni
You need an API, character-consistent videos across multiple clips, or lip-sync/voice generation in the same workflow.
Try Gemini Omni free in the Playground
No sign-up required for a preview. Starter plan from $49/mo for full access.