Codex usage limits: 5-hour and weekly
Latest change, : ChatGPT Pro: a new $500 plan, Pro 200 reopens with a lower allowance, no five-hour limit for Pro currently. What each plan allows is below, as the sources state it.
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How the limit works
- Metering
- 5-hour message estimates per model on Plus and Business (none on Pro) + possible weekly limits; credits beyond the allowance
- ChatGPT Plus: Overage
- Additional ChatGPT credits can be purchasedSource
- ChatGPT Pro 100: Overage
- Additional ChatGPT credits can be purchasedSource
- ChatGPT Pro 200: Overage
- Additional ChatGPT credits can be purchasedSource
- ChatGPT Pro 500: Overage
- Additional ChatGPT credits can be purchasedSource
- ChatGPT Business: Overage
- Workspace credits can be purchased on plans with flexible pricingSource
Limits by plan
| Plan | 5-hour window | Weekly cap | Overage | Included models | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Free Cite this row: ChatGPT Free | Not tracked | Not tracked | Not tracked | GPT-6 Luna at Standard speed in the desktop app, subject to rollout1Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
| ChatGPT Go Cite this row: ChatGPT Go | Not tracked | Not tracked | Not tracked | GPT-6 Luna at Standard speed in the desktop app, subject to rollout2Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
| ChatGPT Plus Cite this row: ChatGPT Plus | 15-150 local messages (GPT-6 Sol)3Note on ChatGPT Plus, 5-hour windowOfficial: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Weekly limits may also apply (no published number)4Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Additional ChatGPT credits can be purchased5Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | GPT-6.1 Sol and GPT-6 Luna as named on the Plus card; the usage table also gives Plus estimates for GPT-6 Astra and GPT-6 Sol6Note on ChatGPT Plus, Included modelsOfficial: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
| ChatGPT Pro 100 Cite this row: ChatGPT Pro 100 | No five-hour limit currently7Note on ChatGPT Pro 100, 5-hour windowOfficial: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Weekly limits may also apply (no published number)4Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Additional ChatGPT credits can be purchased5Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Not tracked | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
| ChatGPT Pro 200 Cite this row: ChatGPT Pro 200 | No five-hour limit currently7Note on ChatGPT Pro 200, 5-hour windowOfficial: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Weekly limits may also apply (no published number)4Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Additional ChatGPT credits can be purchased5Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Not tracked | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
| ChatGPT Pro 500 Cite this row: ChatGPT Pro 500 | No five-hour limit currently7Note on ChatGPT Pro 500, 5-hour windowOfficial: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Weekly limits may also apply (no published number)4Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Additional ChatGPT credits can be purchased5Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Not tracked | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
| ChatGPT Business Cite this row: ChatGPT Business | 15-150 local messages (GPT-6 Sol)3Note on ChatGPT Business, 5-hour windowOfficial: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Weekly limits may also apply (no published number)4Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Workspace credits can be purchased on plans with flexible pricing8Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Not tracked | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
| ChatGPT Enterprise & Edu Cite this row: ChatGPT Enterprise & Edu | Not tracked | Not tracked | Not tracked | Not tracked | Not tracked |
Audit trail 8 sources and 6 notes. All Official: OpenAI. Accessed . Archived copies linked.
Sources for “Codex plans: recorded usage limits”
- OpenAI, Pricing | ChatGPT Learn
$0/month Get Free GPT-6 Luna at Standard speed in the desktop app, subject to rollout
Accessed Archived copy Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. Back to the value - OpenAI, Pricing | ChatGPT Learn
$8/month Get Go GPT-6 Luna at Standard speed in the desktop app, subject to rollout
Accessed Archived copy Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. Back to the value - OpenAI, Pricing | ChatGPT Learn
GPT-6 Sol | 15-150 | 15-150
Accessed Archived copy Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. Back to the value - OpenAI, Pricing | ChatGPT Learn
Local messages and cloud chats share your plan’s usage allowance. Weekly limits may also apply.
Accessed Archived copy Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. Back to the value - OpenAI, Pricing | ChatGPT Learn
ChatGPT Plus and Pro users who reach their usage limit can purchase additional credits to continue working without needing to upgrade their existing plan.
Accessed Archived copy Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. Back to the value - OpenAI, Pricing | ChatGPT Learn
GPT-6.1 Sol and GPT-6 Luna Flexibly extend usage with ChatGPT credits
Accessed Archived copy Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. Back to the value - OpenAI, Pricing | ChatGPT Learn
Pro plans currently have no five-hour limit.
Accessed Archived copy Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. Back to the value - OpenAI, Pricing | ChatGPT Learn
Business, Edu, and Enterprise plans with flexible pricing can purchase additional workspace credits to continue working.
Accessed Archived copy Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. Back to the value
Notes on “Codex plans: recorded usage limits”
- ChatGPT Plus, 5-hour window: Model: GPT-6 Sol. OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. Back to the value
- ChatGPT Plus, Included models: OpenAI Help Center: “Plus and Business Standard seats include limited Astra usage, with optional credits for additional usage afterward.” OpenAI also says “GPT-6.1 Sol is rolling out for eligible paid plans.” The pricing page also says “GPT-5.5 retires from ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex on all plans on October 14, 2026.” Back to the value
- ChatGPT Pro 100, 5-hour window: OpenAI: “Weekly limits may also apply.” Back to the value
- ChatGPT Pro 200, 5-hour window: OpenAI: “Weekly limits may also apply.” Back to the value
- ChatGPT Pro 500, 5-hour window: OpenAI: “Weekly limits may also apply.” Back to the value
- ChatGPT Business, 5-hour window: Model: GPT-6 Sol, Standard Business seats (the Standard Business column). OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. Back to the value
Vendors often describe limits loosely. Where a source gives a range or a multiplier, the table shows exactly that, with the source's own words in the source list. Values labeled Reported, Community or Measured are not the vendor's own statement.
More limit details
| Plan | What | Value | Note | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Plus Cite this row: ChatGPT Plus | 5-hour window | 5-45 local messages (GPT-6 Astra)1Note on ChatGPT Plus, ValueOfficial: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Model: GPT-6 Astra. OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
| ChatGPT Plus Cite this row: ChatGPT Plus | 5-hour window | 350-3,000 local messages (GPT-6 Luna)2Note on ChatGPT Plus, ValueOfficial: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Model: GPT-6 Luna. OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
| ChatGPT Plus Cite this row: ChatGPT Plus | 5-hour window | 15-160 local messages (GPT-6.1 Sol)3Note on ChatGPT Plus, ValueOfficial: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Model: GPT-6.1 Sol. OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. OpenAI also says “GPT-6.1 Sol is rolling out for eligible paid plans.” | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
| ChatGPT Business Cite this row: ChatGPT Business | 5-hour window | 5-45 local messages (GPT-6 Astra)1Note on ChatGPT Business, ValueOfficial: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Model: GPT-6 Astra, Standard Business seats (the Standard Business column). OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
| ChatGPT Business Cite this row: ChatGPT Business | 5-hour window | 350-3,000 local messages (GPT-6 Luna)2Note on ChatGPT Business, ValueOfficial: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Model: GPT-6 Luna, Standard Business seats (the Standard Business column). OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
| ChatGPT Business Cite this row: ChatGPT Business | 5-hour window | 15-160 local messages (GPT-6.1 Sol)3Note on ChatGPT Business, ValueOfficial: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. | Model: GPT-6.1 Sol, Standard Business seats (the Standard Business column). OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. OpenAI also says “GPT-6.1 Sol is rolling out for eligible paid plans.” | , verified 17 days agoMay be outdatedAI-assisted check |
Audit trail 3 sources and 6 notes. All Official: OpenAI. Accessed . Archived copies linked.
Sources for “Codex: additional recorded limit details”
- OpenAI, Pricing | ChatGPT Learn
GPT-6 Astra | 5-45 | 5-45
Accessed Archived copy Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. Back to the value - OpenAI, Pricing | ChatGPT Learn
GPT-6 Luna | 350-3,000 | 350-3,000
Accessed Archived copy Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. Back to the value - OpenAI, Pricing | ChatGPT Learn
GPT-6.1 Sol | 15-160 | 15-160
Accessed Archived copy Official: Stated by the vendor on its own pricing page, docs or help center. Back to the value
Notes on “Codex: additional recorded limit details”
- ChatGPT Plus, Value: Model: GPT-6 Astra. OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. Back to the value
- ChatGPT Plus, Value: Model: GPT-6 Luna. OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. Back to the value
- ChatGPT Plus, Value: Model: GPT-6.1 Sol. OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. OpenAI also says “GPT-6.1 Sol is rolling out for eligible paid plans.” Back to the value
- ChatGPT Business, Value: Model: GPT-6 Astra, Standard Business seats (the Standard Business column). OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. Back to the value
- ChatGPT Business, Value: Model: GPT-6 Luna, Standard Business seats (the Standard Business column). OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. Back to the value
- ChatGPT Business, Value: Model: GPT-6.1 Sol, Standard Business seats (the Standard Business column). OpenAI: “These estimates are not fixed message limits”. OpenAI also says “GPT-6.1 Sol is rolling out for eligible paid plans.” Back to the value
Limit history
BeforePro was sold as a $100 tier and a $200 tier, described as 5x or 20x more Codex usage than Plus, with five-hour message estimates listed for both; new sign-ups and upgrades to the $200 plan had been paused since September 10, 2026.
AfterPro 100 ($100), Pro 200 ($200) and Pro 500 ($500) are on sale, and only Pro 500 includes Astra Ultrafast. New Pro 200 subscriptions that are not eligible for grandfathering get a lower allowance, and eligible existing ones move to it after October 29, 2026. Pro plans currently have no five-hour limit; weekly limits may also apply.
Plan or price added
OpenAI adds a $100 ChatGPT Pro tier with 5x Plus Codex usage
BeforeOne ChatGPT Pro plan, at $200 a month.
AfterTwo Pro tiers: Pro 5x at $100 a month (5x Plus Codex usage) and Pro 20x at $200 a month (20x Plus).
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