OpenAI has introduced a new benefit for ChatGPT Pro and Business subscribers, offering monthly API credits. These credits are designed to encourage users to transition from simple chat interactions to building applications on the company's developer platform.
Individual Pro users receive monthly credits matching their subscription tier. Plans priced at $100, $200, and $500 per month now include an equivalent amount in API credits. These credits expire at the end of each billing cycle.
For Business accounts, credits are aggregated at the workspace level based on the number of paid seats. Standard seats cost $20 each, while Premium seats are priced at $100 each. The total monthly credit for a workspace is capped at $500.
The program excludes free trial users, as well as Enterprise, Education, and legacy Codex accounts. This initiative follows the launch of the $500 Pro plan, which was announced on September 29, 2026, during the annual DevDay developer event.
