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ChatGPT
Every price change since Feb 2023 — dated, sourced, archived.
The pricing story
ChatGPT Plus is the rare subscription that has never raised its price: $20/month since February 2023, even as the models behind it improved by generations. OpenAI's expansion has come from above instead — the $200/month Pro tier arrived in December 2024, setting the '10x tier' template that competitors (Claude Max, Perplexity Max, Cursor Ultra) copied within months. The real story to watch is whether the famous $20 anchor survives: OpenAI executives have repeatedly floated future pricing changes, and the Pro tier proves demand exists far above it. Every AI subscription on the market is priced in ChatGPT's shadow.
Every change on record
2 entries- Dec 5, 2024 ChatGPT Pro $200 New plan
Pro tier debuts at 10x the Plus price
source: OpenAI announcement ↗
Current plans (2026)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Limited usage |
| ChatGPT Plus | $20/mo | Higher limits, latest models |
| ChatGPT Pro | $200/mo | Unlimited-class usage, pro models |
US list prices. Check the official pricing page for regional pricing and promos.
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Frequently asked questions
Has ChatGPT ever raised its prices?
No. ChatGPT's ChatGPT Plus plan has never had a price increase — it has cost $20 since Feb 2023.
How much does ChatGPT cost in 2026?
ChatGPT Plus costs $20/mo; ChatGPT Pro costs $200/mo.
What did ChatGPT cost when it launched?
The ChatGPT Plus plan launched at $20/mo in Feb 2023.