OpenAI Sora 2
7.2/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Human appearance, Visual quality
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OpenAI Sora 2 vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
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Compare OpenAI Sora 2 and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 10 criteria.
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
6.2/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Creative control
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Score records last updated: OpenAI Sora 2 · Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
How we benchmark| Criterion · 0–10 | OpenAI Sora 2 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video |
|---|---|---|
| Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt. | OpenAI Sora 27.4/10 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video6.2/10 |
| Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts. | OpenAI Sora 28.2/10 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video5.2/10 |
| Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move. | OpenAI Sora 27.8/10 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video6.2/10 |
| Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement. | OpenAI Sora 28.4/10 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video5.8/10 |
| Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync. | OpenAI Sora 28.0/10 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video4.0/10 |
| Creative controlHow much direction the model follows. | OpenAI Sora 26.8/10 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video6.5/10 |
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| Criterion · 0–10 | OpenAI Sora 2 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video |
|---|---|---|
| Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time. | OpenAI Sora 26.5/10 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video6.2/10 |
| Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are. | OpenAI Sora 26.5/10 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video4.8/10 |
| Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots. | OpenAI Sora 26.0/10 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video5.8/10 |
| Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability. | OpenAI Sora 26.5/10 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video7.5/10 |
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New clip · maximum
- OpenAI Sora 2
- 12 s
- Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
- 15 s
Max resolution
- OpenAI Sora 2
- 720p (1280×720 landscape; 720×1280 portrait)
- Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
- Up to 1080p
Audio output
- OpenAI Sora 2
- Supported
- Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
- Text/Image modes only; off in Reference mode
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| Key spec | OpenAI Sora 2 | Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (MaxVideoAI) | Generation unavailable | Current price unavailable |
| Text-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Image-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Video-to-Video | Not exposed in current MaxVideoAI route | Reference-video guidance |
| First/Last frame | Not exposed in current MaxVideoAI route | Not supported |
| Reference image / style reference | Supported (single start image; no style-reference stack) | Supported |
| Reference video | Not supported | Supported |
| Max resolution | 720p (1280×720 landscape; 720×1280 portrait) | Up to 1080p |
| New clip · maximum | 12 sText to video, Image to video: 4 / 8 / 12 s | 15 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 / 15 sReferences: 5 / 10 s |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 / 9:16 | 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 |
| FPS options | 24 | 24 |
| Output format | MP4 | MP4 |
| Audio output | Supported | Text/Image modes only; off in Reference mode |
| Native audio generation | Supported | Not supported |
| Lip sync | Supported | Supported |
| Camera / motion controls | Basic | Basic |
| Watermark | No (MaxVideoAI) | No (MaxVideoAI) |
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OpenAI Sora 2: maxvideoai.com · platform.openai.com · openai.com (1) · openai.com (2)
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video: maxvideoai.com
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Which is better: OpenAI Sora 2 or Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video?
It depends on your workflow. Use the scorecard and specs to compare control, references, audio, pricing, and generation limits, then open each engine profile for full details.
Which is cheaper on MaxVideoAI?
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Generation unavailable.
- Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Current quote unavailable; check settings before generating..
- Compare equivalent settings. These are estimates in USD, not reserved quotes.
What are the biggest differences between OpenAI Sora 2 and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video?
- Reference image / style reference — OpenAI Sora 2: supported (single start image; no style-reference stack); Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video: supported.
- Max resolution: OpenAI Sora 2 is 720p (1280×720 landscape; 720×1280 portrait) vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video is Up to 1080p.
Can I start from text, an image or a video?
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Not exposed in current MaxVideoAI route.
- Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Reference-video guidance.
Can I use start and end frames or references?
- OpenAI Sora 2 — First/Last frame: Not exposed in current MaxVideoAI route; Reference image / style reference: Supported (single start image; no style-reference stack); Reference video: Not supported.
- Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — First/Last frame: Not supported; Reference image / style reference: Supported; Reference video: Supported.
What resolutions, durations and aspect ratios are available?
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Max resolution: 720p (1280×720 landscape; 720×1280 portrait); New clip · maximum: 12 s. Text to video, Image to video: 4 / 8 / 12 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: 16:9 / 9:16. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
- Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Max resolution: Up to 1080p; New clip · maximum: 15 s. Text to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 / 15 s; References: 5 / 10 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Can the models generate audio and lip sync?
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Supported.
- Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Audio output: Text/Image modes only; off in Reference mode; Native audio generation: Not supported; Lip sync: Supported.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
- Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
Why can results differ between these models?
Models interpret instructions, visual references, and generation constraints differently.
Where can I find full specs, controls, and more prompt examples?
Open the full engine profiles for complete specs, controls, and more prompts: /models/sora-2 and /models/wan-2-6. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.
What are OpenAI Sora 2 and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video?
OpenAI Sora 2 and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.