Update, October 13, 2026: OpenAI now specifies an October 29 end date and a September 22 to September 29 eligibility window for the previous Pro 200 allowance.
OpenAI’s September announcement changed how much more usage each Codex plan gives you compared with the base plan. In a post on X, Tibo Sottiaux laid out the new ratios. Plus is 1x. Pro 100 is 5x. Pro 200 is 10x.
Pro 200 subscriptions had been paused. Tibo says they are reopening.
What changed
Sottiaux says the DevDay changes increase capacity on Plus and Pro. He adds that “a lot of compute is online” to support them. The baseline allowance rises while the ratio between plans narrows.
The September announcement said existing subscribers would keep the 20x multiplier “for a bit,” according to the post. It also promised additional credits. Sottiaux described the temporary allowance and credits as transition support.
A multiplier measures a plan against Plus. It does not specify a task allowance. A larger Plus baseline can change the capacity behind the same ratio.
The new ratios are not a budget
Choose a plan using the allowance and price shown in your account. The announced ratios describe relative capacity, not how many of your coding tasks will fit. OpenAI’s current Pro terms let eligible Pro 200 subscribers keep their previous allowance through October 29, 2026. Eligibility requires an active Pro 200 subscription at some point from September 22 through 10 a.m. Pacific Time on September 29. The benefit applies while the subscription is active, and the price remains $200 per month.
Who should care
Sottiaux says Plus capacity is increasing. Measure the change against the allowance you actually use for your work.
If you are on Pro 200 already, the 20x multiplier is temporary. For Pro 100, compare the new allowance with your previous usage before changing plans.
If you were waiting to buy Pro 200, it is available again. Note that it is now sold as 10x Plus.
This also follows OpenAI’s earlier decision to bring back Codex’s 5-hour cap for Plus users. Check the current allowance and transition terms before changing plans.
What to do next
Do not upgrade or downgrade on the ratio alone. Use saved usage records and comparable current tasks, such as fixing a failing test suite in a familiar repo. Keep the model and speed setting consistent when comparing allowance use.
Record three things each time: the share of your allowance it used, how many times you had to correct the agent, and whether you hit a limit before finishing. If your usual work fits the allowance, compare the lower plan’s limits and features before changing. If limits repeatedly interrupt work, compare plan changes with available credits or a less costly model.
Check your account’s usage page and billing settings after the change lands. Confirm your normal allowance, eligibility and temporary benefits before the October 29 transition.
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