ChatGPT Pro 500: Pro 200 costs the same, but with less usage
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Pro 500 with Ultrafast. Pro 200 stays at $200, but new sign-ups get less usage. Here's what the Help Center says.
ChatGPT Pro 500 is a new $500-a-month plan that OpenAI introduced at its DevDay on September 29, 2026, and it includes Ultrafast, which no other Pro plan has. Meanwhile, Pro 200 still costs $200, but new subscriptions get a lower usage allowance than before.
What changed in the ChatGPT Pro plans
OpenAI introduced Pro 500 and reopened Pro 200 to new subscriptions, with less usage included. Pro 200's price didn't change: the same price doesn't mean the same deal. According to OpenAI, the adjustment reflects that its models are now more efficient.
What each plan includes
- Pro 500: costs $500 a month and includes Ultrafast, which only comes with this plan.
- Pro 200: keeps its $200-a-month price, but new sign-ups get less usage.
If I already pay for Pro 200, does this affect me?
If you're already a Pro 200 subscriber, your current usage allowance lasts until October 29, 2026. That's the date from the primary source, OpenAI's Help Center. To see what applies to you, check Settings → My plan in ChatGPT.
What isn't known for certain
This analysis uses only what OpenAI's Help Center confirms. The exact figures for how much usage drops on the $200 plan aren't in that official source, so we don't give them here. It's also not true that "all of Pro" gives less or that the price went up: the cut applies to new Pro 200 subscriptions.
How to apply it in your business?
Instead of paying out of habit, measure how much you really use. For a week, note how many times a day you use ChatGPT and for which tasks, and compare that to what your plan includes. If your use is high, you may need more capacity; if you never hit the limit, you may not need to upgrade. If your team uses agents, also look at ChatGPT dots, OpenAI's always-on agents, which are offered to Pro and Business Premium users.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ChatGPT Pro 500 cost?
$500 a month.
Did the price of ChatGPT Pro 200 go up?
No. It's still $200 a month; what changed is the usage included for new subscriptions.
What does Pro 500 include that Pro 200 doesn't?
Ultrafast, which only comes with Pro 500.
Until when do current Pro 200 subscribers keep their usage?
Until October 29, 2026.
Where can I see which plan I have?
In Settings → My plan, inside ChatGPT.
Conclusion
ChatGPT Pro 500 adds a new tier with Ultrafast, and Pro 200 keeps its price with less usage for people who sign up now. Before renewing, check your plan and measure how much you really use.