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Recently, OpenAI announced the suspension of new ChatGPT Pro 20x subscriptions. Currently, users can only subscribe to the ChatGPT Pro 5x tier at 100 dollars per month. This abrupt halt stems directly from severe computational capacity shortages. Fortunately, existing 20x subscribers may continue utilizing and renewing their active plans; the stringent restriction solely applies to new subscriptions.
Widespread Complaints Sparked by Capacity Shortages
Across various social media platforms, numerous users report encountering a frustrating error message during their standard operations: “Selected model is at capacity. Please try a different model.” While some individuals speculate that this notification indicates account-level risk control restrictions, others firmly assert it is purely a systemic failure on the part of OpenAI.
Furthermore, many users lament a perceived, severe decline in the quality of the GPT-6 Astra model. However, Codex Technical Manager Tibor stated that the model has not been secretly downgraded. He suggests that users merely perceive these fluctuations in quality through their daily, subjective interactions. Naturally, OpenAI would never officially admit to covertly reducing its model capabilities.
The Suspension Signals the End of Reset Perks
Historically, Tibor frequently reset user quotas to attract a broader developer base. Now, suspending the 20x tier seemingly marks the definitive conclusion of this reset bonanza. Given the current lack of available computational capacity, the company is highly unlikely to offer frequent reset benefits moving forward. Consequently, the remaining reset cards currently held by users serve as their final, precious safety net.
Naturally, even these reset cards may fail to satisfy escalating user demands. Previously, developers reported that OpenAI had silently reduced the volume granted by these specific cards. If a standard weekly allowance constitutes 100 percent, utilizing a reset card now yields approximately 50 percent of that original volume. This significant reduction sounds like yet another direct consequence of the overarching capacity crisis.
Alternatives When the 5x Tier Proves Insufficient
Officially, OpenAI advises users to purchase additional credits or utilize the API for their invocations. The pricing for purchasing credits within Codex is fundamentally identical to executing direct API calls. In essence, once a developer exhausts their basic subscription allowance, they must immediately transition to a pay-as-you-go billing model. Because both purchased credits and API usage strictly follow this metered approach, the actual operational costs for heavy users will inevitably soar.
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