Plans & pricing
ChatGPT Pro 100 vs Pro 200 vs Pro 500: Which Pro Plan to Buy
ChatGPT Pro comes in three monthly plans: Pro 100 ($100), Pro 200 ($200) and Pro 500 ($500). Compare included usage, Ultrafast and dots after OpenAI doubled Pro 100 and Pro 500 Work and Codex allowances and cancelled the Pro 200 cut.
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In short
On September 29, 2026, OpenAI turned ChatGPT Pro into three monthly plans: Pro 100 at $100, Pro 200 at $200 and a new Pro 500 at $500. It reopened Pro 200 to new subscriptions the same day with a lower included allowance, then cancelled that cut on October 29: every Pro 200 subscription now has the same Work and Codex allowance, and Pro 100 and Pro 500 now include twice their previous Work and Codex allowance. If you have already decided that Plus is not enough, the remaining question is which of the three to buy.
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This guide answers that question with OpenAI's published terms. If you are still deciding between Plus and Pro at all, start with the Plus versus Pro comparison linked below.
The short answer
Buy Pro 100 when you need Pro features (Pro reasoning powered by GPT-6 Astra, longer Codex and ChatGPT Work sessions, a dot and maximum deep research) but Plus limits interrupt you only occasionally. Buy Pro 500 when you run Codex or ChatGPT Work for most of the day, need the highest included usage, or want Ultrafast for GPT-6 Astra and GPT-6.1 Sol, which no other Pro tier offers. Pro 200 sits between them; OpenAI describes it only as including more usage than Pro 100, so confirm the limits shown in your account before paying for it.
The three Pro plans side by side
Plan | Monthly price | Included usage, as OpenAI describes it | Ultrafast (GPT-6 Astra and GPT-6.1 Sol) | Dot | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pro 100 | $100 | The entry Pro allowance, doubled for Work and Codex on October 29; no multiple of Plus is published | Not included | Included | Monthly only |
Pro 200 | $200 | More than Pro 100; the same for every Pro 200 subscription | Not included | Included | Monthly only |
Pro 500 | $500 | The highest included usage of the three plans, doubled for Work and Codex on October 29 | Included | Included | Monthly only |
All three plans include everything in Plus plus Pro reasoning powered by GPT-6 Astra, longer Codex and ChatGPT Work sessions, unlimited and faster image creation, maximum deep research, maximum memory and context, and research previews of new features. OpenAI describes the plans as sharing these capabilities and differing in included usage, with Ultrafast reserved for Pro 500. Pro does not offer annual billing or prepaying for several months.
What changed for Pro 200
Pro 200 is available to new subscribers again at $200 per month, after new sign-ups were paused in September. OpenAI had announced a lower included allowance for new subscriptions and, from October 29, for existing ones, then cancelled that reduction on October 29, 2026. If you already had the higher Work and Codex allowance, you keep it; if you had the lower one, it doubled to match, and new subscriptions get the same allowance. The lower weekly GPT-6 Pro message limit in Chat now matches the higher one too. The price stays $200, and the updated allowance does not add Ultrafast.
The same update gave Pro 100 and Pro 500 twice their previous Work and Codex allowance, while their weekly GPT-6 Pro message limits stay as they were. Existing subscribers received the increase automatically, without waiting for renewal, and Plus usage is unchanged. OpenAI notes that a larger allowance does not guarantee twice as many completed tasks, because usage depends on the model, task and settings.
For current Pro 200 subscribers there is no longer a deadline to act on:
- If your recent weekly usage would fit comfortably inside Pro 100's doubled allowance, moving down saves $100 per month.
- If you regularly run out of Codex or ChatGPT Work capacity on Pro 200, compare Pro 500's higher allowance with the cost of buying credits on Pro 200.
- If neither applies, staying on Pro 200 costs nothing extra; cancelling and resubscribing is not needed to get the updated allowance.
Scheduling a cancellation keeps access until the end of the billing period and can be undone before it ends, so you can plan a change without losing the current month.
Ultrafast and credits
Ultrafast is OpenAI's premium speed tier. In Codex it generates up to 8x faster than standard speed, about 300 tokens per second; in the API OpenAI quotes up to 6x. On Pro 500 it covers GPT-6 Astra and, since OpenAI's 2026-10-08 update, GPT-6.1 Sol. You select it in the model picker, and it uses the plan's included allowance first, at 8x the Standard rate for the model, then the credit balance at 6x the Standard credit rate. GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast is also available in ChatGPT Work and Codex on Enterprise, and the API offers Ultrafast for both models.
Buying credits on Pro 100 or Pro 200 does not unlock Ultrafast. Credits extend eligible usage in Codex, ChatGPT Work and the ChatGPT add-ins for Word, Excel and PowerPoint after the included allowance runs out, and they are used after included usage. They are a way to absorb an occasional heavy week on a cheaper tier, not a route to Pro 500 features.
Dots on Pro
Every Pro tier includes a dot, OpenAI's always-on agent powered by GPT-6 Astra and, since November 3, 2026, also GPT-6.1 Terra, rolling out to eligible users aged 18 and over in supported markets. Pro access to dots excludes the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the UK at launch. The first dot is included at no extra cost, conversations with it do not count toward ChatGPT usage limits, and for the first month after launch dot usage does not count toward plan allowances. Tasks a dot starts in Codex or ChatGPT Work still count as usual. The ChatGPT dots guide linked below covers how they work.
Choosing by workload
Your situation | Plan to start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
Plus limits interrupt you a few times a month | Pro 100 | Cheapest way to get Pro features and more usage than Plus |
You need Pro reasoning or a dot, but usage is moderate | Pro 100 | Capabilities are the same across tiers; only included usage differs |
Heavy daily Codex or Work sessions that exhaust Pro 100 | Pro 200 or Pro 500 | Confirm Pro 200's allowance in your account; Pro 500 has the highest included usage |
You want the fastest GPT-6 Astra or GPT-6.1 Sol responses in Codex | Pro 500 | Only Pro tier with Ultrafast; credits on lower tiers do not unlock it |
You live in the EEA, Switzerland or the UK and want a dot | Business Premium or wait | Pro access to dots excludes these markets at launch |
A team needs shared governance | Business | Pro is a personal plan; see the Pro versus Business comparison |
A simple check before paying for a higher tier: note how often in the last month you hit a Codex or Work limit and what the work was worth. If buying credits on the lower tier would have cost less than the price difference, stay on the lower tier.
How to change plans
Open Settings, then My Plan, to see your subscription and the plan changes available to you. At launch, Pro 500 subscriptions are available through ChatGPT on the web. Cancel through the platform where you subscribed: ChatGPT, Apple or Google Play.
Bottom line
Pro 100 is the default Pro purchase, Pro 500 is for sustained all-day agent work and Ultrafast, and Pro 200 is a middle tier whose allowance you should verify in your own account. Since OpenAI cancelled the Pro 200 cut and doubled the Pro 100 and Pro 500 Work and Codex allowances, existing subscribers can choose a tier on their actual usage, with no date forcing the decision.
Edited byRick Finch
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Editorial guidance grounded in official product sources.
FAQ
Common questions
What are the three ChatGPT Pro plans?
Since September 29, 2026, ChatGPT Pro is sold as Pro 100 at $100 per month, Pro 200 at $200 and Pro 500 at $500. They share Pro features such as Pro reasoning powered by GPT-6 Astra, longer Codex and ChatGPT Work sessions and a dot, and differ in included usage. Only Pro 500 includes Ultrafast for GPT-6 Astra and GPT-6.1 Sol.
How much usage does each Pro plan include?
OpenAI does not publish a multiple of Plus usage for any Pro tier. Its Pro tiers article says Pro 200 includes more usage than Pro 100 and Pro 500 offers the highest included usage of the three plans, and that since October 29, 2026, Pro 100 and Pro 500 include twice their previous Work and Codex allowance and every Pro 200 subscription has the same allowance. Check the limits shown in your account.
What happens to my existing Pro 200 subscription?
It keeps or gains allowance. OpenAI cancelled the reduction announced on September 29, 2026: if you had the higher Work and Codex allowance you keep it, and if you had the lower one it doubled on October 29 to match. The price stays $200 a month, and the allowance does not add Ultrafast, which remains on Pro 500 only.
Can I get Ultrafast on Pro 100 or Pro 200 by buying credits?
No. Among Pro plans, Ultrafast is available only on Pro 500, and buying credits on Pro 100 or Pro 200 does not unlock it. On Pro 500 it covers GPT-6 Astra and GPT-6.1 Sol and uses included usage first, at 8x the Standard rate, then your credit balance at 6x.
Do all Pro plans include a dot?
Yes. Dots, OpenAI's always-on agents powered by GPT-6 Astra and, since November 3, 2026, also GPT-6.1 Terra, are rolling out on every Pro plan in eligible markets, with the first dot included at no extra cost. Pro access excludes the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the UK at launch; Business Premium seats also include dots.
Can I pay for ChatGPT Pro annually?
No. Pro is billed monthly only, and OpenAI does not offer annual billing or prepaying several months. You can change plans in Settings under My Plan; at launch, Pro 500 subscriptions are available through ChatGPT on the web.
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