ChatGPT Pricing History
By Paige Gilmore, Founder, NetLift · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-08-11
Prices checked 2026-08-16 against official vendor pricing pages.
ChatGPT business pricing has remained stable at $20 to $25 per seat, while the teacher-specific tier recently transitioned to a free model. Enterprise and educational institution plans continue to require custom sales quotes.
ChatGPT business pricing currently ranges from $20 to $25 per user monthly, depending on your billing cycle. While high-volume Enterprise and Edu tiers require custom sales agreements, the platform recently updated its teacher-specific offering from a contact-based model to a $0 price point.
Procurement and IT leaders should note that core business rates have remained flat since monitoring began in August 2026. These tiers include standard data privacy protections, ensuring business data is not used for model training by default.
ChatGPT pricing history
| Date | Plan | Previous price | New price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | ChatGPT — Free version | $0 | $0 |
| 2026-08-11 | ChatGPT — Enterprise | Contact sales | Contact sales |
| 2026-08-11 | ChatGPT — ChatGPT for Teachers | $0 | $0 |
| 2026-08-11 | ChatGPT — ChatGPT Edu | Contact sales | Contact sales |
| 2026-08-11 | ChatGPT — Business | $20 | $25 |
| 2026-08-11 | ChatGPT — Business | $20 | $25 |
| 2026-08-11 | ChatGPT chat-latest — Standard Input | $5 | $5 |
| 2026-08-10 | ChatGPT — ChatGPT for Teachers | $0 | $0 |
| 2026-08-10 | ChatGPT — ChatGPT Edu | Contact sales | Contact sales |
| 2026-08-09 | ChatGPT — ChatGPT for Teachers | Contact sales | $0 |
| 2026-08-09 | ChatGPT — ChatGPT Edu | Contact sales | Contact sales |
| 2026-08-08 | ChatGPT — ChatGPT for Teachers | $0 | $0 |
| 2026-08-08 | ChatGPT — ChatGPT Edu | Contact sales | Contact sales |
| 2026-08-07 | ChatGPT — ChatGPT for Teachers | $0 | $0 |
| 2026-08-07 | ChatGPT — ChatGPT Edu | Contact sales | Contact sales |
NetLift has monitored the official ChatGPT pricing page since 2026-08-11. 15 change(s) recorded so far.
Current verified prices
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT — Business | $25 | per seat / month | Billed monthly. |
Current verified per-token prices
| Model / rate | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT chat-latest — Standard Input | $5 | per 1M input tokens |
Is ChatGPT Business pricing changing?
Rates for the Business plan have shown no volatility since early August 2026. For teams with two or more users, the annual commitment remains the most cost-effective entry point. Organizations utilizing the API for the latest models are billed at a rate of $5 per million input tokens, a price point that has held steady throughout the recorded period.
What are the costs for educational institutions?
Recent adjustments indicate a shift toward free access for individual educators. The "ChatGPT for Teachers" plan moved from a sales-led inquiry to a $0 cost on August 9, 2026. However, larger-scale deployments via "ChatGPT Edu" still require a direct sales contract, as no public list price is currently available.
To determine if a $20 per seat monthly spend is generating a return, Finance teams must measure time saved against manual baselines for common tasks like drafting or research. NetLift allows organizations to map these seat costs against efficiency gains, providing a clear view of net return. This ensures AI adoption is a strategic value driver rather than an unmanaged operational expense.
Sources
All pricing on this page comes from official vendor pages:
- https://openai.com/business/pricing/ — retrieved 2026-08-11
- https://platform.openai.com/docs/pricing — retrieved 2026-08-11
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost for a ChatGPT Business plan with 2 slots?
The Business plan requires a 2-seat minimum. It costs $25 per seat monthly, or $20 per seat if billed annually.
Is there a student or teacher version of ChatGPT available?
Yes, ChatGPT for Teachers is currently available for $0. The institutional ChatGPT Edu plan requires contacting sales for custom pricing.
How much does the latest ChatGPT model cost for token usage?
The chat-latest model is priced at $5 per 1 million input tokens.
About the author
Paige Gilmore is the founder of NetLift, the AI Value Management platform that helps organisations measure the cost, savings and return of AI adoption. Paige Gilmore on LinkedIn