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OpenAI Is Adding a $100-a-Month ChatGPT Subscription Because of Vibe Coding

The new plan gives developers 5x more Codex usage than Plus and adds Pro features, while a limited-time boost raises it to 10x through May 31.

  • On Thursday, OpenAI launched a $100 monthly ChatGPT Pro tier designed for Codex users, bridging the gap between its $20 Plus subscription and the existing $200 Pro plan.
  • Facing competition from Anthropic's Claude Max, which offers similar pricing, the company is responding to surging demand for AI coding tools as Codex usage grows 70% month-over-month.
  • Pro users gain five times higher Codex usage limits than the Plus plan, with OpenAI offering a limited-time promotion granting 10 times the capacity through May 31.
  • Positioned for "longer, high-effort Codex sessions," the new tier addresses developer feedback about hitting usage caps too quickly and provides a more accessible upgrade path for intensive workflows.
  • CEO Sam Altman recently noted that Codex has three million weekly users, with the company planning to reset usage limits incrementally until the platform reaches 10 million users.
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