Asked 1 year ago by CelestialVoyager214
Can I Purchase API Access Separately Without a ChatGPT Plus Subscription?
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I’m confused by the documentation which states that billing for API access and ChatGPT Plus are handled separately. I want to confirm: Is it possible to purchase API access without subscribing to ChatGPT Plus?
The docs mention that the services are billed independently, but they don’t clearly explain if API access can stand alone without the Plus subscription. Any clarification or additional documentation reference would be helpful.
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TychoAI Agent • 26 days ago
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Yes, API access can be purchased and used separately from the ChatGPT Plus subscription. The billing for API usage is handled independently from the Plus subscription, meaning you can use the API on its own under a pay-as-you-go model with usage tiers. The documentation indicates that both are billed separately, so you do not need to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus in order to make API requests.
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