Codex is included with several paid plans. OpenAI publishes message estimates per five-hour period and notes that weekly limits may apply; exact limits and reset times live in the Usage Dashboard.
Base an upgrade on measured blockers: record /status, task type and lost work for a week. For an isolated peak, eligible additional credits or an instant reset may fit better than a permanent plan change.
Public event history should not drive a subscription purchase. Announcement scope varies, while plan value depends on your sustained workload and team-feature needs.
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What happened to the $100 tier?
It launched April 2026 alongside a global reset, and the plan structure has shifted since — the current lineup lives on the official pricing page. Archive pages (like the April 9 event) preserve the record.
How does Business quota work per person?
Business adds seats and administration; personal quota is in the same family as the top individual tiers. Buy it for the team features, not raw limits — verify current specifics on the official business page.
How do I know if I should upgrade?
Track a week with /status and the IDE status display: note what time of day you throttle and which window binds. Session-only throttling → no upgrade needed; daily weekly-layer caps → that's where the upgrade pays.