The X Subscription Teams vs ChatGPT Business
From $30/seat/mo vs $25/seat/mo: choose by included models and usage limits. API usage is separate.
| Compare | The X Subscription Teams | ChatGPT Business |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly USD | From $30/seat/mo | $25/seat/mo |
| Included models | Grok | Codex |
| Billing | monthly-per-seat | monthly-or-yearly |
| Verified · Monthly USD source · Included models source · How we verify → | ||
· Updated 2026-11-02
Which one should you pick?
Pick The X Subscription Teams if you want
- teams mixing Grok seat tiers
Pick ChatGPT Business if you want
- Codex as your main model
- deep research
- office & app integrations
Based on listed plan terms; check usage limits before upgrading.
| Attribute | The X Subscription Teams | ChatGPT Business |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $30/seat/mo | $25/seat/mo |
| Best for | Teams mixing Grok seat tiers | Small teams on a shared workspace |
| Usage | 4×–50× Plus per seat | Standard seat |
| Billing | monthly-per-seat | monthly-or-yearly |
| Audience | business | business |
| Models | Grok | Codex |
| Key perks | Mix Premium/Super/Ultra; Separate pool per seat; Eligible model token surcharge | Minimum 2 seats; ChatGPT Agent & Codex; $20/seat/mo API credits |
| Context window | Not fixed per plan | Not fixed per plan |
| Deep research | Not listed | Yes |
| Coding agent | Yes | Yes |
| Office & app integrations | Not listed | Yes |
| Team admin & SSO | Yes | Yes |
| API credits included | Not listed | Yes |
| Verified | Price 2026-11-12 · models 2026-11-12 | Price 2026-11-12 · models 2026-11-02 |
✓ listed in the provider's current plan terms · — not listed (may still be available) · Pricing data: How we verify →
Usage limits in full
- The X Subscription Teams
- One workspace and bill with mixed seat tiers: Premium $30/seat/month, Super $100/seat/month, Ultra $200/seat/month. Each paid seat has the matching individual usage (Premium 4x, Super 15x, Ultra 50x Plus) in its own weekly Grok/Cursor pool; seats do not share pools. The team shares prepaid Additional Usage credits. Third-party Cursor models cost credits from the first request. Plus is not available for Teams. Annual team pricing is not published; no specific API model SKU is promised. On Teams and Enterprise, eligible third-party requests also incur the Cursor Token Rate of $0.25 per million input, output, and cached tokens on top of API rates, including BYOK. Cursor models, Cost mode, and the documented excluded models are exempt; individual plans do not pay this surcharge.
- ChatGPT Business
- Standard seats include ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work and Codex. The current official Business seat documentation does not enumerate individual model SKUs. Workspace credits can extend included usage; API billing is separate. At least 2 Standard or Premium seats total, including a mix. Seat additions are prorated immediately; reductions take effect at renewal. Workspaces created on or after August 24, 2026 are capped at 200 paid Standard and Premium seats combined, including unassigned seats; older workspaces retain their previous limit. Includes $20/paid seat/month in claimable API credits. Business credits are pooled across paid Standard/Premium seats, capped at $500/workspace/month; annual billing issues the full year upfront, capped at $6,000, expiring at annual-cycle end. Claim after seven paid days by linking an API organization owned under the same email. First grant is prorated; unused credits expire at billing-cycle end without rollover. Credits cover eligible API Platform usage, not Codex via API keys or extra ChatGPT/signed-in Codex limits. API usage uses purchased credits after free credits; requests fail if no balance remains. Free trials and complimentary subscriptions do not qualify. The benefit may change or end; API terms and rate limits apply.
Everything each plan lists
Only in The X Subscription Teams
- +Grok product access
- +Cursor
- +Grok Bot
- +X benefits after each member connects their X account
- +centralized billing and administration
- +usage analytics
- +mix Premium, Super and Ultra seats
- +separate weekly usage pool per paid seat
- +shared prepaid Additional Usage balance
Only in ChatGPT Business
- +ChatGPT and ChatGPT Work
- +Codex
- +GPTs, Projects and Apps
- +Company Knowledge
- +ChatGPT Agent
- +deep research
- +shared workspace and admin controls
- +centralized billing
- +no training on workspace data by default
- +$20/paid seat/month claimable API credits
How to decide
Picking between The X Subscription Teams and ChatGPT Business usually comes down to three things: which models you want access to, how much you'll actually use, and what ecosystem you already live in. Still unsure? The Subscription vs API calculator tells you the break-even usage where pay-as-you-go API access would be cheaper than either subscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price difference between The X Subscription Teams and ChatGPT Business?
The X Subscription Teams is priced at From $30/seat/mo and ChatGPT Business at $25/seat/mo. Pricing structures differ, so compare the table above for a like-for-like view.
Which AI models are included with The X Subscription Teams vs ChatGPT Business?
The X Subscription Teams bundles Grok. ChatGPT Business bundles Codex. The model lineup is usually the most important factor — pick the plan whose flagship models match the work you actually do.
Is The X Subscription Teams or ChatGPT Business better value for power users?
It depends on usage. Use the Subscription vs API calculator to see at what monthly usage level either plan beats pay-as-you-go API access.
Can I switch between The X Subscription Teams and ChatGPT Business?
Check each provider's billing terms before switching. Monthly, annual and per-seat commitments can differ; cancellation usually stops renewal rather than refunding the current period.