OpenAI halts $200 Pro sign-ups amid Astra demand
OpenAI has temporarily stopped new subscriptions and upgrades to its $200-a-month ChatGPT Pro tier as demand for its new GPT-6 Astra model strains computing capacity. The restriction, introduced on September 10, applies to new sign-ups for the Pro $200 plan, also called Pro 20X, and to users seeking to move to it from Free, Go, Plus or the lower-priced Pro $100 tier. Existing Pro $200 subscribers…
OpenAI has paused the sign-up process for its $200-a-month ChatGPT Pro tier due to high demand for its new GPT-6 Astra model. The restriction, introduced on September 10, applies to new users subscribing to the Pro $200 plan, also known as Pro 20X, and those upgrading from lower-priced tiers. Existing Pro $200 subscribers can continue using their accounts without interruption.
OpenAI's product leader, Thibault Sottiaux, explained that the higher-priced Pro tier puts the most strain on the company's infrastructure. The pause aims to maintain service quality and ensure access to Astra, OpenAI's newest flagship model. The $100 Pro tier, as well as Go and Plus subscriptions, remain open to new customers. Users who cancel or downgrade before the end of their billing cycle retain access to their subscription, with the option to revert to the higher tier once the pause is lifted. OpenAI has not specified when the Pro $200 plan will be available again.
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