ChatGPT might introduce an annual Plus membership subscription. It could be significantly more advantageous

  • OpenAI will likely introduce an annual ChatGPT Plus subscription for $200
  • Paying 12 months in advance will save you $40 compared to monthly billing
  • The information comes from an analysis of the code of the latest beta version of the application

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Adam Kurfürst
Adam Kurfürst
18. 7. 2025 12:30

If you are a subscriber to ChatGPT Plus or are considering purchasing it, it might be worth waiting a little longer. According to the latest findings, OpenAI is preparing to offer an annual subscription, which should be more cost-effective than the current monthly payments. Clues found in the code of the latest Android beta version of the app suggest that an annual subscription will cost $200 (approximately 4,300 CZK in conversion), which is $40 less than the current monthly billing.

Savings similar to competitor Google AI Pro

Currently, ChatGPT Plus costs $20 per month (or more precisely, 23 euros in our region), which amounts to a total of $240 (or 276 euros) for an annual payment. However, newly found code in the beta version of ChatGPT 1.2025.196 suggests that OpenAI wants to follow the strategy of its competitor Google.

Code snippets discovered by Android Authority indicate that OpenAI is preparing a similar offer. The source code mentions platform product identifiers for both monthly and annual subscription versions, with the annual plan labeled as oai-chatgpt-plus-1y-20000, likely referring to a price of $200. The monthly subscription is listed in the code as oai-chatgpt-plus-1m-1999. It is not clear how much the annual subscription would cost in euros.

Possibility of other payment models as well

Interestingly, earlier analyses of the ChatGPT application code suggested that OpenAI was considering an even wider range of payment options. Previous versions of the app contained mentions of a weekly subscription, and even a lifetime license. However, these variants do not appear in the latest beta version, which may indicate that the company has abandoned these plans or merely postponed them for later.

Although the technology company has not yet officially announced the annual subscription, it seems its introduction is only a matter of time. Fans and users of ChatGPT can now expect to have the opportunity to save a significant amount in the near future if they opt for a longer-term commitment.

Ongoing Battle of AI Giants

The introduction of an annual subscription can be seen as another step in the competitive battle between OpenAI and Google for dominance in the field of generative artificial intelligence. Google already offers its annual payment option, and OpenAI is now responding in a similar manner.

The ChatGPT Plus subscription currently offers access to more advanced models and higher usage limits for GPT-4o, the ability to use advanced tools including image analysis, code processing, and creating custom GPT applications. Access to these features at a reduced annual price could be an attractive offer for many users.

Which payment option would be most interesting for you?

Source: Android Authority

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