ChatGPT finally offers $100/month Pro plan
The $100/month gap nobody wanted to fill—until now. OpenAI just closed a pricing tier power users have been asking for.
Why it matters
OpenAI is addressing a clear monetization gap in its subscription ladder, making Pro features accessible to a broader segment of power users who couldn't justify the $200/month tier. This signals confidence in mid-market willingness to pay and refinement of tiered pricing strategy.
The key facts
9 to knowNew $100/month ChatGPT Pro plan introduced
Previous pricing: $20/month → $200/month (no mid-tier option)
Targets power users priced out of $200/month tier
Announced April 9, 2026
New $100/month ChatGPT Pro plan announced
Previous pricing tiers: $20/month and $200/month
$100 plan fills gap between consumer and enterprise pricing
Addresses long-standing user demand for mid-tier option
Published April 9, 2026
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Publisher excerpt: OpenAI announced on Thursday something that power users have been asking for: a $100/month plan. Previously, subscriptions jumped from $20 to $200 per month.