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OpenAI's budget ChatGPT Go subscription tier has migrated to the US, soon to be accompanied by advertising. The company's free tier will be similarly afflicted.

ChatGPT Go, the company's cheapest paid offering, has been an option in 171 countries since August and is now available stateside for $8 per month. 

"In the coming weeks, we're also planning to start testing ads in the US for the free and Go tiers, so more people can benefit from our tools with fewer usage limits or without having to pay," said Fidji Simo, OpenAI's CEO of applications. "Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise subscriptions will not include ads."

About 5 percent, or 35 million, of ChatGPT's weekly active user base as of July 2025 paid for Plus ($20/month) or Pro ($200/month) subscriptions, according to The Information. The company reportedly projects that by 2030 about 8.5 ...