OPENAI RELAUNCHES $200 PRO PLAN WITH HALVED API CREDITS

OpenAI has resumed accepting new signups for its $200 monthly Pro plan while reducing the value of included API credits by 50%. According to OpenAI employee Thibault Sottiaux, more efficient models like GPT-6 Sol and Luna offset the reduction in credit value. The decision aligns with OpenAI's broader strategy to transition away from subsidized flat-rate subscription plans toward pay-per-use billing. This approach encourages users to adopt usage-based pricing, where costs scale directly with consumption rather than fixed monthly fees. The reopening of the Pro plan suggests demand remains strong despite the reduced API credit allocation. OpenAI's newer models offer improved efficiency metrics, potentially delivering comparable functionality at lower effective costs for many users. The company's shift toward usage-based models reflects industry trends favoring transparent, consumption-tied pricing structures.