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GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast and Pro 500

GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast ships as an API speed tier; Pro 500 adds subscription access with separate entitlements. Access: API speed tier and subscription launch.

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Kingy.ai comparison graphic: ChatGPT Pro 500 costs US$500 monthly and includes Astra Ultrafast; Pro 200 costs US$200 monthly and has no Ultrafast at launch.

At a glance

Launch Snapshot

Company
OpenAI
Launch date
September 29, 2026
Launch type
Model Release
Category
Foundation Models
Audience
Developers
Pricing
Pro 500 is a US$500 subscription tier; Astra Ultrafast API billing and plan allowances are separate. Check the linked official documentation for API rates.
Free plan
Not publicly confirmed
API
Yes
Open weights/source
Not publicly confirmed

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Verification & Sources

Evidence state
Source-verified
Source links
3
Freshness
Checked October 1, 2026
Last verified
October 1, 2026
Last updated
October 2, 2026
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Definition
The stated claim was checked against a named primary or authoritative source. This does not mean Kingy tested the product.
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At least one public, named primary or authoritative source that directly supports the claim.
Owner
Kingy editorial reviewer
Freshness rule
Recheck within 30 days and after a material product, price, access, or source change.
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Kingy AI Take

Astra Ultrafast API billing and Pro 500 allowances are separate. GPT-6.1 Sol Ultrafast remains a future release.

Who it is for

Users evaluating GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast and Pro 500 within the stated access limits.

What feels promising

GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast ships as an API speed tier; Pro 500 adds subscription access with separate entitlements.

What feels unproven

API speed tier and subscription launch. Source review completed October 1, 2026. No new hands-on test, paid API request, independent benchmark or account-specific access check was performed for this backfill. Vendor results remain attributed. Existing dated tests and relationship disclosures remain in linked Kingy coverage; this record makes no new relationship attestation. Dated commercial disclosure: Curtis stated on September 12, 2026 that Kingy had no OpenAI relationship, contact, payment or benefit. This retained statement is not a new confirmation.

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Evidence sources

Official site developers.openai.com Source learn.chatgpt.com Source kingy.ai

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