OpenAI appears to be exploring the introduction of new subscription plans based on duration. A recent discovery by a tipster revealed code snippets from the ChatGPT application that indicate possible weekly and lifetime subscription options for the AI chatbot. These tiers may potentially be integrated into the existing ChatGPT Plus plan, though specific pricing details remain undisclosed. The San Francisco-based organization has not yet made any formal announcements regarding these subscription options. It is worth noting that in December 2024, OpenAI launched its Pro subscription tier, which is priced at $200 per month (approximately Rs. 17,000).
Speculation Surrounds OpenAI’s Potential Subscription Changes
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the AI tipster M1 (M1Astra) shared lines of code from the latest ChatGPT app build that hinted at potential new subscription tier considerations. Staff members at Gadgets 360 were unable to independently verify the authenticity of the leaked information.
The code shared by the tipster seemed to refer to the onboarding page for the ChatGPT Plus subscription—a page that users encounter when selecting the “Get Plus” option on both mobile and desktop platforms. Presently, this page offers users the choice to subscribe for $20 per month (around Rs. 1,700) or to select an annual plan.
However, the code also included references to the possible weekly and lifetime plans, with no additional details or pricing disclosed. There has been no confirmation from OpenAI regarding any forthcoming subscription tiers. It’s possible that these planned subscriptions are simply placeholders that were not meant for public display.
The consideration of a weekly subscription could cater to users seeking temporary access to premium features, offering them enhanced flexibility. This option may appeal particularly to students, early-career professionals, or hobbyists looking to test out new functionalities.
Conversely, a lifetime subscription is an unconventional idea. Pricing such an offering poses challenges, especially in a domain where the technology and processing capabilities advance rapidly with each new generation of GPT models. It might also be challenging for OpenAI to identify a substantial number of users willing to make a significant upfront payment for a lifetime of access.
Despite these insights, it remains important to emphasize that these discussions are speculative. OpenAI may have other plans in the works, and any official announcements will clarify the company’s direction.
