Key facts
- References to a $500/month ChatGPT Pro Max plan have appeared in website code and screenshots.
- The Pro Max plan would be 25 times the price of the $20 ChatGPT Plus plan.
- The plan appears to offer faster processing for OpenAI's Work and Codex agent tools.
- Screenshots suggest the plan includes maximum memory allocation and 100GB of file storage.
- OpenAI has not confirmed the existence of the Pro Max plan.
- OpenAI's DevDay conference is scheduled for September 29.
References to a new, high-priced ChatGPT subscription tier called "Pro Max" have surfaced in the code of ChatGPT's website and through screenshots shared by AI leakers. The purported plan is priced at $500 per month, a significant increase from the existing $20 ChatGPT Plus and $200 Pro tiers. Independent researcher Tibor Blaho and leak tracker TestingCatalog were among the first to identify these references. Further details emerged from AI leaker Chetaslua, who shared screenshots of the plan within ChatGPT's interface, though the UI's authenticity is unconfirmed. The Pro Max plan is expected to offer enhanced performance for OpenAI's agent tools, specifically Work and Codex, which handle multi-step research, writing, and coding tasks. Leaks suggest this speed boost may be powered by Cerebras, a chipmaker known for its large wafer-scale processors, which claims its hardware is faster and cheaper than Nvidia's offerings. Screenshots also indicate perks like maximum memory allocation and 100GB of file storage. OpenAI has not officially confirmed the Pro Max plan, but its annual DevDay conference on September 29 is seen as a potential venue for such an announcement. The potential pricing also places it far above competitors like Anthropic's Claude Max ($100-$200/month) and Google's AI Ultra ($100/month).
Independent analysis of the pricing suggests a $300 premium over the existing Pro plan for a speed boost, even with potentially cheaper hardware, raises questions about the value proposition. The leak also appeared on Reddit, with users independently noting the $500 price tag.