# OpenAI pauses ChatGPT Pro $200 subscription tier due to Astra demand

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> Published: 2026-09-12 20:06:00+00:00

# OpenAI pauses ChatGPT Pro $200 subscription tier due to Astra demand

According to TechCrunch and CIO.com, OpenAI paused new sign-ups and upgrades to its $200 ChatGPT Pro tier due to surging demand for Astra straining infrastructure capacity. OpenAI stated that Pro subscriptions place the most strain on systems, requiring capacity additions before resuming.

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-   Press   [Read article](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/10/openai-puts-pro-subscriptions-on-hold-due-to-astra-demand/)  

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