Products · 2 November 2026
AnnouncedOpenAI merges Chat and Work modes, unifies token quota across plans
OpenAI will combine Chat and Work into a single interface and, beginning in December, Plus, Pro and Business plans will share a common token‑based quota for ChatGPT and Codex. More complex models use more tokens, while simple instant chats are exempt, which may reduce quality for heavy users on lower‑cost plans.
Why it matters
Shared token quota across Plus, Pro and Business plans forces you to model user consumption patterns, so anticipate quality drops for heavy users on lower‑cost tiers.
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