OpenAI: ChatGPT business & enterprise teams can now add CodeX-only seats with pay-as-you-go pricing

OpenAI has introduced a new pricing option for business and enterprise teams, allowing them to add CodeX-only seats with a pay-as-you-go model. This update provides greater flexibility for organizations that require access to CodeX without the need for full ChatGPT subscriptions according to OpenAI's pricing page.

Under this model, teams can allocate dedicated seats for CodeX usage, with costs based on actual token consumption rather than fixed monthly fees. This approach is particularly beneficial for organizations with variable or high-volume coding needs, as it allows them to scale usage in alignment with project demands as reported by UI Bakery.

The pay-as-you-go pricing model is available alongside existing subscription tiers, including the Business and Enterprise plans, which offer additional features such as enhanced security controls, compliance tools, and administrative capabilities according to OpenAI's documentation. For teams using the Business plan, the new option complements the existing $30/user/month pricing structure by providing an alternative for developers who require only CodeX functionality according to EESel AI.

OpenAI also continues to offer API-based pricing for CodeX, where costs are calculated per token for both input and output. This model is ideal for automation workflows and integration into continuous integration (CI) environments according to OpenAI's pricing page.

The introduction of CodeX-only seats with flexible pricing reflects OpenAI's ongoing efforts to accommodate diverse organizational needs while maintaining a balance between accessibility and cost efficiency.