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OpenAI doubles usage limits on Pro plans

Original titleOpenAI doubles usage limits on Pro plans as competition with Anthropic heats up

Outlet: The Decoder
Published: Oct 30, 2026
Importance: 4/5

Summary

OpenAI doubled usage limits on Pro plans from 100 to 500 after reversing a planned reduction due to user pushback. More efficient models like Terra and Sol should increase usable capacity further.

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OpenAI is doubling usage limits across its paid plans, from Pro 100 to Pro 500. A planned cut to the Pro 200 quota was reversed after user pushback. More efficient models like Terra and Sol should push usable capacity even higher. The move comes just ahead of Anthropic's IPO, as both companies fight for B2B dominance in AI. The article OpenAI doubles usage limits on Pro plans as competition with Anthropic heats up appeared first on The Decoder.

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