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ChatGPT subscription pricing
Compare 6 ChatGPT plans, included models, usage notes, and when it makes more sense to use API token pricing instead.
Data updated .
Cheapest paid plan
ChatGPT Go
$8/mo
Highest self-serve plan
ChatGPT Pro ($200)
$200/mo
Cheapest related API model
GPT-5 nano
$0.05/1M input tokens
| Plan | Price | Included models | Usage notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Free free | Free | gpt-5-mini, gpt-4o-mini | Limited access to GPT-5 with usage caps, unlimited GPT-5 mini |
| ChatGPT Go go | $8/mo | gpt-5.5, gpt-5.5-mini, gpt-5-mini | Official ChatGPT pricing page still lists Go as an individual plan; price is retained from the prior verified source when the raw page omits the amount. |
| ChatGPT Plus pro | $20/mo | gpt-5.3-instant, gpt-5.5-thinking | Plus includes GPT-5.5 Thinking via the model picker, capped at up to 3,000 Thinking messages/week. GPT-5.5 Pro is not included; it is reserved for Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu. |
| ChatGPT Business business | $25/seat/mo | gpt-5.5, gpt-5.4, gpt-5.4-mini, o3 | Standard ChatGPT seats include ChatGPT and Codex. $25/seat monthly or $20/seat/month when billed annually. Minimum 2 seats. |
| ChatGPT Pro ($100) power | $100/mo | gpt-5.5, gpt-5.5-pro, gpt-5.4, o3-pro | 5x higher limits than Plus; launch promo gives 10x Codex usage versus Plus through May 31, 2026. |
| ChatGPT Pro ($200) power | $200/mo | gpt-5.5, gpt-5.5-pro, gpt-5.4, o3-pro | 20x higher limits than Plus. $200 Pro remains the highest self-serve individual usage tier. |
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Frequently asked questions
Which ChatGPT subscription is cheapest?
The cheapest paid ChatGPT plan we track is ChatGPT Go at $8/mo. Free plans are useful for testing, but paid plans usually unlock higher limits and better models.
Should I use ChatGPT subscription pricing or API pricing?
Use a subscription for one person working inside the app. Use API pricing for software, agents, automations, batch jobs, or customer-facing workflows. The subscription vs API calculator models the break-even point from your daily usage.
How often is this page updated?
This page is generated from AI Pricing Guru subscription data and API pricing data. The current snapshot is dated 2026-06-02.