2025 ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team Version Guide: Usage Limits, Prices & Selection
OpenAI’s ChatGPT now offers several subscription tiers—Free, Plus, Pro, and Team—each unlocking different AI models, features, and usage limits. This guide breaks down the current (May 2025) offerings for the Plus, Pro, and Team plans (with context on the Free tier) so you can choose the best option for your needs. We explain which GPT and “o-series” models each plan can use, how they appear in the interface, the tools and capabilities included, usage caps, context windows, and global pricing. Clear comparison tables summarize plan features and model availability.
ChatGPT Plans Overview
Free Tier (no cost):
Offers basic access to ChatGPT (GPT-3.5). Free users get limited GPT-4o usage (the current flagship multimodal GPT-4 model) – typically a few dozen messages before cooldown – and reduced features (basic browsing but no file uploads, no Code Interpreter, no Deep Research mode). Context length is limited (around 16K tokens). This tier is intended for casual users who only need occasional queries.
ChatGPT Plus ($20/month USD):
Adds all Free features plus higher usage limits, priority access, and the ability to use new models and tools. Plus subscribers can choose advanced models (detailed below), get faster responses, and enable premium features: voice/video chat (standard and advanced modes), image generation (DALL·E 3), web browsing, code and data analysis (Advanced Data Analysis), and custom GPTs. Plus includes unlimited access to GPT-4o (subject to overall message caps) and adds the new o-series reasoning models o3, o4-mini, and o4-mini-high. The monthly fee is $20 (≈£18/€22 including taxes).
ChatGPT Pro ($200/month):
Aimed at “power users” (researchers, developers, experts), Pro extends Plus further. It includes everything in Plus, but with no preset usage caps (subject only to abuse-guardrails). Crucially, Pro grants unlimited access to all AI models and adds the exclusive OpenAI o1 model (ChatGPT’s most capable reasoning model) and its variants. Pro subscribers can use o1, o1-mini, o1-pro mode, and unlimited GPT-4o. Advanced tools like extended voice/video, Sora video generation, and the Operator research preview are included. At $200 per month ($2,400/year), Pro is designed for those who need “more compute than $20 can buy”.
ChatGPT Team ($25/user/mo annual, $30/monthly):
Built for small-to-medium organizations and collaborative teams, Team bundles Plus features with shared tools and admin controls. Team includes all Plus features (Deep Research, image and code tools, custom GPTs, etc.), higher message limits (roughly double Plus) for GPT-4o, and a secure shared workspace. Key business features are an admin console, unified billing, shared custom GPTs, Google Drive integration (for organizational knowledge), and by-default no training on your business data. The Team plan offers the same advanced models (o3, o4-mini, o4-mini-high, GPT-4o) as Plus. Pricing is $25 per user per month if billed annually (minimum 2 users) or $30 if billed monthly.
Below is a table summarizing each plan’s core offerings:
| Plan | Price (USD) | Key Models Available | Tools/Features | Usage Limits (GPT-4o) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | GPT-3.5; limited GPT-4o (no o-series by default) | Basic ChatGPT (no uploads, no Deep Research); basic web browsing and image gen (few images/day) | Very limited – (~10–60 GPT-4o msgs), then lockout |
| Plus | $20/month (m) | GPT-4o; o3, o4-mini, o4-mini-high (via “More models”) | All Free features, plus faster response, voice/chat, DALL·E 3 images, Advanced Data Analysis (code), real-time web access | Extended quotas (~80 msgs/3hr for GPT-4o; ~40 msgs/3hr for base GPT-4) |
| Pro | $200/month (m) | Everything in Plus, plus o1, o1-mini, o1-pro mode; all above o3/o4 models, GPT-4o | All Plus features, plus premium “o1 pro mode” (max-compute), extended Sora video and Operator preview | Effectively unlimited (OpenAI cites “unlimited access” subject to guardrails) |
| Team | $25/user/mo (annual), $30 (m) | Same o3/o4 models as Plus (see above); historically listed as o3-mini/o1 | All Plus features, plus admin console, secure workspace, team-wide custom GPTs, Google Drive connector, higher GPT-4o caps | Higher than Plus (roughly 2× Plus); no hard cap published |
Table 1: Plan comparison – pricing, model access, features, and approximate usage caps. (m = month, annual billing for Team yields lower $25/mo rate.)
Which advanced features are gated by subscription?
- Free users: Basic chat interfaces and a lite Deep Research agent (powered by o4‑mini) limited to 5 uses/month ([TechRadar][2]). No file uploads, code interpreter, or unlimited image generation.
- Plus subscribers: Full Deep Research (o3) with 10 uses/month plus 15 lightweight uses after standard quota exhaustion, unlimited DALL·E 3 generations, file uploads, code interpreter, voice mode, and custom GPT creation .
- Pro: All Plus features plus 125 Deep Research uses (standard and lightweight each), priority during peak times, and early previews of experimental tools like video generation .
- Teams/Enterprise: Administrative controls, usage analytics, SLAs, compliance certifications, and bespoke feature bundles tailored to organizational needs .
Models and Interface – Where to Find o3, o4-mini, GPT-4o, etc
In the ChatGPT web and desktop apps, plans with model-switching (Plus/Pro/Team) display a model selector menu (often under “GPT-4” or “GPT-4o” tab). Here, users pick which AI “engine” to run for each chat. As of 2025, the available models for paid users include:
GPT-4o (aka GPT-4) – OpenAI’s flagship multimodal model (best for most tasks, supports text, vision, audio, and tools). All paid plans can use GPT-4o, with higher usage quotas on higher plans. (Free users get very limited GPT-4o access as bursts, then cooldown.)
o3 – The newest “high-end” reasoning model. OpenAI describes o3 as its “most powerful reasoning model,” excelling at complex multi-step analysis in math, coding, science, and especially visual tasks (images, charts, diagrams). In benchmarks, o3 made ~20% fewer major errors than the previous o1 model on tough problems. The o3 model is ideal for queries requiring deep reasoning or creativity. Plus, Pro, and Team users see o3 as an option in their selector.
o4-mini – A smaller, efficiency-optimized model for fast, high-throughput reasoning. It “achieves remarkable performance for its size,” particularly on math, coding, and vision tasks. Notably, o4-mini outperforms the earlier o3-mini on many benchmarks (even toping math exams like AIME 2024/25 when given tools). Because it is much smaller than o3, o4-mini supports significantly higher usage limits, making it ideal for batch queries or many users. The o4-mini option appears alongside o3 for Plus/Pro/Team users.
o4-mini-high – A variant of o4-mini configured for extra “reasoning effort” (slightly higher compute per token). It can produce more thorough answers when needed. In practice, selecting o4-mini-high in ChatGPT is like asking o4-mini to “think longer.” All paid plans have this as an option.
o1 and o1-mini – The previous-generation reasoning series (o1 being stronger, o1-mini lighter). Pro users get access to o1 and o1-mini, and an exclusive o1 pro mode (which uses even more compute for maximal accuracy). These models are generally strong on math, coding, and logic. For most day-to-day queries, however, GPT-4o or o3 are recommended over o1 (OpenAI notes GPT-4o is still best for most prompts, especially with vision and tools).
In summary, Plus and Team users have access to o3, o4-mini, o4-mini-high, and GPT-4o, while Pro includes all those plus o1 (and o1-mini/o1-pro). Free-tier users by default cannot choose o3/o4; they get GPT-3.5 and limited GPT-4o (with o4-mini accessible only via the hidden “Think” mode). The model selector drop-down in ChatGPT clearly labels these options, and selecting “GPT-4o” or “o3” switches the engine accordingly.
Usage Limits by Plan
OpenAI manages ChatGPT’s model usage via per-plan quotas and rate limits:
Free Plan:
Very tight limits on GPT-4o use. In practice, a Free user might only get on the order of tens of GPT-4o messages before hitting a cooldown period (multiple hours). Free users should treat GPT-4o use sparingly (e.g. one multi-step query at a time) and can rely on GPT-3.5 for shorter tasks. There are no hard published numbers from OpenAI, but users report ~10–60 messages per few hours.
Plus Plan:
Much higher caps. OpenAI states Plus subscribers enjoy “extended limits” for GPT-4 and GPT-4o, and in practice this has been about 40 messages per 3 hours on GPT-4, and 80 messages per 3 hours on GPT-4o. (Unused messages do not accumulate.) Plus users also see weekly allowances for the new o1 research previews (e.g. 50 o1-mini/day, 50 o1-preview/week as part of research testing). The key point: Plus is intended for regular use without quick lockouts. Plus includes “priority access during high-traffic periods”, so even when servers are busy your chats go through.
Team Plan:
Even higher limits. OpenAI simply notes that Team offers “higher message limits than Plus for GPT-4o”. In community testing, Team quotas have been about double the Plus quotas (≈160 GPT-4o msgs/3h) according to insiders. Additionally, Team is billed per user, so each teammate gets their own bucket of messages. In short, small businesses rarely run out: Team is pitched for collaborative organizations that need plenty of concurrent ChatGPT usage.
Pro Plan:
Virtually no fixed cap. The Pro page specifies “unlimited access to all reasoning models and GPT-4o”. In practical terms, this means Pro users will not see lockouts from hitting a message count. However, OpenAI still enforces “abuse guardrails” (for spam, malicious queries, etc.). The Wired report confirms Pro is for “almost unlimited access,” aimed at hyper-users. Thus, Pro is the only consumer tier meant for nonstop heavy usage (subject to fair-use policies).
By model: The new o-series models do not have publicly listed separate quotas, but they effectively count toward your plan’s overall usage limits. Notably, o4-mini being small is not usually rate-limited in the same way (OpenAI has suggested it can run “unlimited” on Plus, since it easily meets throughput needs). But high-load deployments (like Team/Enterprise) will route many queries to o4-mini behind the scenes.
Plan Pricing (Global)
OpenAI’s published prices are in USD, but local billing includes taxes. As of mid-2025 the rates are:
- ChatGPT Plus: $20 USD per month. In the U.S. this is $20. In the EU/UK, VAT makes it about €22–€24 / £18–£20 per month. (Some outlets note $20 + $3.80 tax = $23.80 total for EU/UK.)
- ChatGPT Pro: $200 USD per month ($2,400/year). The UK/EU equivalent is roughly €220–€240 / £180–£200 per month. (No annual plan discount is offered beyond the implied yearly total.)
- ChatGPT Team: $25 per user per month (with annual billing, 2+ users) or $30 per user per month if billed month-to-month. In practice, with local taxes this is about €28–€30/£23–£26 per user monthly on the annual plan. (For example, BytePlus notes UK Team pricing around £19.99/mo per user, which aligns after VAT on $25.)
OpenAI’s pricing page notes only monthly billing for Plus and Team (no discounted annual Plus). There are occasional discounts for nonprofits (20–25%). Generally, teams buying 2–149 seats pay the above, while Enterprise (150+ users or custom needs) has separate pricing.
| Plan | USD Price | UK Price | EU Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | £0 | €0 |
| Plus | $20 / mo | ~£18–£20 / mo (inc. VAT) | ~€22–€24 / mo (inc. VAT) |
| Pro | $200 / mo | ~£180–£200 / mo | ~€220–€240 / mo |
| Team (annual) | $25 / user / mo | ~£20–£23 / user / mo | ~€28–€30 / user / mo |
| Team (monthly) | $30 / user / mo | ~£24–£28 / user / mo | ~€33–€36 / user / mo |
Table 2: Sample global pricing. Actual local charges include taxes/VAT; values are approximate for mid-2025.
How to Choose the Right Plan
Casual/Personal Use:
If you only chat occasionally, Free may suffice. But for regular productivity, Plus ($20/mo) is the sweet spot for most individuals. Plus dramatically reduces downtime and adds core tools (voice, code, browsing). It’s ideal for students, content creators, freelancers and solo professionals who want fewer interruptions and more features.
Advanced Individual Use / Power Users:
If you find yourself needing endless GPT usage, maximum speed, or specialized capabilities (e.g. using the o1 model), Pro ($200/mo) is designed for you. Researchers, engineers, and others who run AI-intensive workflows will appreciate the “o1 pro mode” and removal of all usage caps. A useful heuristic: if you consistently hit Plus limits or need guaranteed availability, Pro is justified. Wired notes that Pro is targeted at “hyper-engaged users” who want nearly unlimited access.
Teams and Businesses:
For collaborative or business use, ChatGPT Team ($25–30 per user) provides the features of Plus plus essential admin and data controls. Any small group (marketing team, startup, agency) with ≥2 users should consider Team. It adds a shared workspace, admin dashboard, and segregated billing, which are missing in the consumer plans. Team also excludes your business data from training by default, a plus for privacy. If your entire company (100+ people) or highly regulated workflows are involved, you might even look at the Enterprise tier, but for most organizations under 100 users, Team is the right fit.
Budget & Features:
Cost per user is lowest on Team (annual billing) but requires ≥2 seats. Solo professionals and freelancers will get the most value out of Plus. If $20/mo is easily justified by the work you do (brainstorming, writing, coding), then Plus is “worth it”. Pro’s 10× price tag is only reasonable for mission-critical or large-scale use; most individuals don’t need Pro. The decision framework often is: “Occasional use: Free; Regular use: Plus; Very heavy use or need for maximum performance: Pro; Multiple people: Team.”
Comclusion
In May 2025, OpenAI offers a clear hierarchy of ChatGPT plans. Plus (≈$20/mo) unlocks GPT-4o, the new o3/o4 models, and most premium tools – making it the best value for individuals. Pro ($200/mo) adds the most powerful models (o1 with pro mode) and virtually no usage caps, for expert users. Team ($25–30/mo/user) mirrors Plus features but adds a secure workspace, admin features, and doubled usage quotas for business teams. Below these, the Free tier remains available for light usage. Our tables above summarize each plan’s model access, features, and pricing. When choosing, match your expected usage and need for collaboration/security: most single users will do well with Plus, power users may opt for Pro, and businesses should choose Team. The information here is drawn from OpenAI’s official announcements and documentation as of mid-2025.
Sources: OpenAI product pages and help docs (ChatGPT Pricing, Introducing o3/o4-mini, Team/Pro announcements) and up-to-date analyses. Each feature and limit is cited from OpenAI’s May 2025 publications.
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