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Sep 11, 2026 · Industry Insights

OpenAI Halts ChatGPT Pro $200 Subscriptions as Astra Model Demand Overwhelms Capacity

OpenAI has suspended new subscriptions and upgrades for its $200/month ChatGPT Pro tier after the Astra model's exceptional performance triggered unprecedented demand, exceeding available compute capacity; existing users remain unaffected, but no timeline for resuming sales has been given.