OpenAI Pricing Plans in 2026
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Pricing sourced from OpenAI's official website as of May 2026. List prices change and published plans rarely match what a team of your size actually pays, so treat these figures as a reference rather than a quote.
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OpenAI does not offer a free trial or free plan. All plans are paid. Contact the OpenAI team for a demo or visit their pricing page for current options.
OpenAI offers Subscription pricing. Plans start from $0.05/million input tokens. View all OpenAI pricing plans →
The starting price of OpenAI is $0.05/million input tokens
OpenAI does not currently offer a free plan. All plans are paid. Visit the pricing page to see current options.
Most subscription-based tools including OpenAI offer a discount when you choose annual billing over monthly. Annual plans typically save 15–40% compared to paying month-to-month. Check OpenAI's pricing page for exact savings.
Most SaaS products including OpenAI allow you to cancel your subscription at any time. For monthly plans, cancellation typically takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle. For annual plans, refund policies vary — check OpenAI's terms or contact their support team for details.
OpenAI offers tiered pricing plans designed for teams of different sizes. Small businesses can typically start with a lower-tier plan and upgrade as they scale. See all plans to find the best fit.
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About the reviewer
Rajat Gupta is the founder of Spotsaas, where he has built software research covering 25,000+ products across CRM, HR, AI, and finance. He applies hands-on product research and a background in commerce and the CFA program to evaluate software through a business and ROI lens. His goal: help teams make software decisions they won't regret.
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