OpenAI has introduced a $100 monthly ChatGPT Pro subscription aimed at developers and AI programmers, featuring usage limits on Codex that are five times larger than those of the $20 Plus plan. This new tier supplements OpenAI’s existing lineup, including free, Go ($8), Plus ($20), and Pro ($200) plans, plus organizational offerings like Business and Enterprise subscriptions. The firm’s CEO, Sam Altman, highlighted the growing demand for more robust Codex capabilities as the driving force behind this launch. However, OpenAI is concurrently adjusting ChatGPT Plus limits to encourage more frequent, shorter AI interactions rather than prolonged daily sessions. Detailed limits for local messages and cloud tasks vary by AI model, with tiers including ChatGPT Plus, Pro 5x, and Pro 20x, the latter offering exclusive experimental features for professional users. This strategy arrives amidst rising competition from Anthropic, whose rapid revenue growth and subscription restrictions have reshaped the competitive landscape in autonomous AI coding. OpenAI’s move to increase capacity and onboard key figures from the OpenClaw community aims to solidify its position as the leading platform for AI-assisted software development.
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