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checked 2026-10-14
Codex pricing
What each OpenAI Codex plan costs and what you get for each step up. For the full plan sheet see the Codex tool page.
Plans and prices
| Tool | Plan | Price | Usage / limits | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI Codex | Free | $0 | Limited Codex | source 2026-10-14 |
| OpenAI Codex | Go | $8/mo | Limited Codex; may include ads | source 2026-10-14 |
| OpenAI Codex | Plus | $20/mo | Expanded Codex; 5-hour message estimates by model | source 2026-10-14 |
| OpenAI Codex | Pro 100 | $100/mo | No 5-hour limit currently; exact allowance unknown | source 2026-10-14 |
| OpenAI Codex | Pro 200 | $200/mo | More than Pro 100; new subs get lower allowance than before (grandfathering to 2026-10-29) | source 2026-10-14 |
| OpenAI Codex | Pro 500 | $500/mo | Highest allowance; Ultrafast mode | source 2026-10-14 |
What each upgrade adds
- Free to Go: +$8/mo. Go gives: Limited Codex; may include ads.
- Go to Plus: +$12/mo. Plus gives: Expanded Codex; 5-hour message estimates by model.
- Plus to Pro 100: +$80/mo. Pro 100 gives: No 5-hour limit currently; exact allowance unknown.
- Pro 100 to Pro 200: +$100/mo. Pro 200 gives: More than Pro 100; new subs get lower allowance than before (grandfathering to 2026-10-29).
- Pro 200 to Pro 500: +$300/mo. Pro 500 gives: Highest allowance; Ultrafast mode.
How limits reset
Included in ChatGPT plans. Plus: estimated local messages per 5-hour window (e.g. GPT-6.1 Sol 15-160, GPT-6 Astra 5-45), weekly limits may apply. Pro: no 5-hour limit currently. Credits extend usage.
Pro 200 change
OpenAI lowered the Pro 200 allowance for new subscriptions; existing subscribers keep the earlier allowance through 2026-10-29.
FAQ
How much does Codex cost?
Codex is included in ChatGPT plans: Free $0, Go $8/mo, Plus $20/mo, Pro 100 $100/mo, Pro 200 $200/mo, Pro 500 $500/mo.
Is there a 5-hour limit on Codex?
On Plus, OpenAI publishes estimated local messages per 5-hour window by model. Pro plans have no 5-hour limit currently.
Can I buy more Codex usage?
Yes. Credits extend usage beyond the plan allowance.
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