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OpenAI Launches $100 ChatGPT Tier with Expanded Coding Access

  • By John K. Waters
  • 04/13/2026

Key Takeaways

  • OpenAI has launched a new $100-per-month ChatGPT tier aimed at users who need more coding capacity than the $20 Plus plan offers, but do not want the $200 Pro subscription.
  • The new plan centers on higher Codex usage limits, with OpenAI saying it offers up to five times more Codex access than ChatGPT Plus.
  • The move gives OpenAI a mid-priced option as competition in AI coding tools grows, especially for developers and other heavy users seeking fewer usage constraints.
  • The new plan, positioned between the company’s $20 Plus tier and its $200 Pro offering, provides increased usage limits for Codex, OpenAI’s AI system for software development tasks.

OpenAI has introduced a new $100-per-month ChatGPT subscription tier, expanding its pricing lineup as competition intensifies in the market for advanced artificial intelligence tools.

The new plan, positioned between the company’s $20 Plus tier and its $200 Pro offering, provides increased usage limits for Codex, OpenAI’s AI system for software development tasks.

In a blog post announcing the update, OpenAI said the new tier offers “significantly higher usage limits” for coding workflows, including “up to 5x more Codex usage compared to ChatGPT Plus,” with higher limits available during an initial rollout period.

The company said the plan is designed for users who need more sustained access to coding capabilities but do not require the highest tier of service.

“We’re introducing a new plan to give developers and power users more flexibility,” OpenAI said in the announcement, adding that the offering is intended to support “longer and more frequent coding sessions.”

The move comes as demand for AI-assisted programming tools continues to grow, driven by developers using such systems to write, debug and automate code.

OpenAI said the new plan includes access to the same core models and features available in its higher-tier subscription, but with lower usage caps.

The introduction of a mid-tier subscription follows similar pricing structures adopted by rivals, including Anthropic, which offers a higher-usage plan aimed at heavy users of its Claude AI models.

OpenAI did not disclose detailed usage limits beyond relative increases, but said the expanded access is intended to reduce interruptions for users running complex or repeated coding tasks.

The company added that it plans to continue refining its subscription tiers based on user demand and usage patterns.

About the Author

John K. Waters is the editor in chief of a number of Converge360.com sites, with a focus on high-end development, AI and future tech. He's been writing about cutting-edge technologies and culture of Silicon Valley for more than two decades, and he's written more than a dozen books. He also co-scripted the documentary film Silicon Valley: A 100 Year Renaissance, which aired on PBS.  He can be reached at [email protected].

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