OpenAI confirms new $200 monthly subscription, ChatGPT Pro, which includes its o1 reasoning model

Dec 6, 2024

OpenAI launches a $200 ChatGPT Pro subscription featuring the o1 reasoning model.

: OpenAI introduced a $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro subscription, unveiling the o1 model which enhances reasoning abilities. This model, providing better performance in math, science, and coding, is more accurate and concise compared to its predecessor. Available to both paid and Pro subscribers, ChatGPT Pro offers additional features like GPT-4o and Advanced Voice Mode. OpenAI's decision aligns with investor pressure to reduce losses amid high operating costs.

OpenAI has launched a $200 monthly ChatGPT Pro subscription plan, providing unlimited access to its o1 reasoning model. This high-tier subscription targets power users already pushing ChatGPT's limits in fields like mathematics, programming, and writing, but all paid users can access o1 through the existing model selector.

The o1 model attempts to check its work while reasoning tasks and has been enhanced in speed, accuracy, and the ability to process image uploads. A unique feature for Pro users is the o1 pro mode, offering more computational resources for difficult questions, thus improving performance in areas like data science and law.

Despite the costs, OpenAI plans to award ten free subscriptions to medical researchers and expects price increases in lower tiers in the coming years. Facing investor pressure due to significant financial losses, OpenAI has turned to aggressive pricing strategies, with ChatGPT Pro supporting major revenue efforts alongside its vast weekly active user base.