OpenAI has launched a Pro pricing tier in Australia for developers and heavy users of Codex, its coding agent, for A$155 ($100) per month. This mid-range plan comes between the standard $30 Plus tier and the high-end $300 professional plan.
Key Highlights
- This new tier will cost local developers $155 (AUD) a month.
- Enables 5x Codex usage to the coding agent compared with the Plus plan
- Codex is now used by over 3 million developers weekly worldwide.
- OpenAI also launched a voice-first experience for Apple CarPlay.
A New Mid-Tier for Professional Builders
OpenAI introduced the $155-a-month option as a middle ground for users who had outgrown the basic ChatGPT Plus subscription. It’s aimed at software engineers and knowledge workers who want more time to code, and don’t yet need the most expensive corporate solutions. This “Pro” tier provides vastly more on-demand CPU peaks without the sky-high price tag of the true enterprise plans.
The plan follows the growing use of AI in Australia, especially in software development. With a local price point it wants to hit pro builders, professionals who depend on AI for their day-to-day coding. This subscription also gets you access to the latest and supreme GPT-5. 4 models designed for more sophisticated, agent-driven workflows.
Supercharging the Codex Coding Agent
Codex is designed to be an AI command centre for developers, so they can control several tasks and project workflows at once. The $155 plan grants five times the regular usage allowance, so you won’t find yourself on hold mid-sprint of extensive coding. It also includes split-screen views and interactive code blocks that allow users to edit and preview apps directly in the chat interface.
OpenAI says the use of these coding tools has more than doubled month-on-month. Under the new plan, developers can hook Codex into external tools such as GitHub and Figma, transforming the AI into a productivity partner in its own right. This means those teams can now automate repetitive work like tests and buggy code triaging, leaving them to concentrate instead on high-level design.
Growing Demand for Enterprise AI
Part of a wider transition as Australian businesses progress from experimenting with AI to embedding it into their operations. Its systems had been processing over 15 billion tokens per minute globally, OpenAI said. By refining its paid products for developers, the company is readying itself for a future when AI agents will do much of the professional knowledge work.
In addition to developer updates, OpenAI is expanding where ChatGPT can be used. And now the new CarPlay integration brings a voice-first experience to the road, enabling users to interact with the AI while they are on the go. Whether you’re in the office or on the go, it’s all about making AI a constant, reliable collaborator throughout every part of the day.
FAQs
- What is the new plan?
It’s a $155 (AUD) monthly subscription for frequent users of OpenAI’s coding tools.
- Who is it for?
Hunters are mostly software developers and professional builders who code tens of hours a day.
- What is Codex?
It is an AI agent that lives within ChatGPT and can write, edit and correct computer code.
- How does it differ from the $30 plan?
It provides 5 times the usage and unlimited access to faster Thinking models.
- Can I use it on the go?
OpenAI has also, yes, launched a new version that operates via Apple CarPlay in your car
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