ToolsApril 3, 2026via The Decoder
OpenAI shifts to usage-based pricing for Codex in ChatGPT business plans
Why it matters
OpenAI's shift to usage-based pricing for Codex directly targets GitHub Copilot's market position, potentially making enterprise AI coding tools more accessible while intensifying competition in the developer tools space.
Key signals
- OpenAI eliminated fixed licenses for Codex
- New usage-based pricing model for ChatGPT business plans
- Direct competitive move against GitHub Copilot and Cursor
The hook
OpenAI just fired a pricing shot at GitHub Copilot. Usage-based billing could reshape enterprise code AI.
OpenAI is ditching fixed licenses for Codex in its ChatGPT business plans. Instead, companies only pay for what they actually use, a move aimed squarely at GitHub Copilot and Cursor.