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Oct 31, 2026 · Industry Insights

OpenAI Merges ChatGPT & Codex Quotas, Introduces Token-Based Billing

OpenAI has merged usage quotas for ChatGPT and Codex across Plus, Pro, and Business plans, switching from message-count to token-based billing starting December, while also imposing device limits on paid accounts; the move follows Codex lead Tibo's 28-day challenge of daily improvements or quota resets, signaling a shift from 'reset company' to 'token company' amid compute pressure.