Sora 2 vs. Veo 3: The Ultimate AI Video Showdown (2025)

Which AI video generator is right for you? In this deep dive, we compare OpenAI's Sora 2 and Google's Veo 3 head-to-head. Learn the key differences in features, quality, pricing, and availability so you can choose the best tool for your creative projects.
What We Cover:
► Core Features: We break down what makes each model unique. Sora 2 offers a social iOS app with 10-second vertical clips, native audio, and innovative "Cameos" to cast real people. Veo 3 integrates directly into Gemini and Google Flow, creating cinematic 8-second clips with powerful camera controls and scene-building tools.
► Audio & Dialogue: Both models generate video and audio together, allowing you to specify dialogue, sound effects, and ambient noise directly in your prompts.
► How to Get Access: Sora 2 is rolling out via an invite-only system for its iOS app in the U.S. and Canada, with web access following. Veo 3 is already available in many countries through Google AI Pro and Ultra plans within the Gemini app and Google Flow.
► Pricing & Plans: Sora 2 is initially launching with free access and "generous limits," while ChatGPT Pro users get access to an experimental Sora 2 Pro. Veo 3 access is tied to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscriptions.
► Safety & Watermarking: Both platforms are committed to responsible AI. Sora 2 videos include a visible moving watermark and C2PA metadata. Veo 3 clips feature a visible watermark and Google's SynthID digital watermark to identify them as AI-generated.
Whether you're a casual creator looking for a fun social app or a filmmaker needing more cinematic control, this comparison will help you decide between Sora 2 and Veo 3.