Comparison · plans
ChatGPT Business vs Enterprise.
Last updated · By Chris Tabb, founder · Sources checked November 13, 2026
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Side by side
| Business | Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|
| How you buy | Self-serve, by card | Through OpenAI sales, contracted |
| Price | Standard $25 / $20 annual; Premium $125 / $100 annual, per user per month | Custom; credit-based or token-based |
| Size | 2 to 200 people | Organizations operating at scale |
| Usage | Per-seat limits, optional shared workspace credits | Shared credit pool or token billing |
| Identity | SAML SSO, MFA | Adds SCIM, domain verification, role-based access |
| Data controls | No training on business data by default | Adds EKM, custom data retention, data residency |
| Support and terms | Not listed for Business | 24/7 priority support, SLAs, custom legal terms |
| Billing | No invoices or POs | Invoicing and volume discounts |
| Custom GPTs | Retire Dec 11, 2026 | Creation ended Oct 26, 2026 (affected workspaces); retire Dec 11, 2026 or Feb 11, 2027 with approved deferral |
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Who should pick which
- Business, if you are under about 200 people, can pay by card, and SAML SSO meets your security team’s bar.
- Enterprise, if you need SCIM provisioning, data residency, custom retention, EKM, invoicing, or SLAs, or you are past the Business size range.
- Starting on Business and moving to Enterprise later is common. Plan your custom GPT migration either way.
Our honest take
If procurement needs an invoice or a PO, that alone decides it: self-serve Business doesn’t support them.
§ FAQ
Questions we hear
What is the difference between ChatGPT Business and Enterprise?
Business is self-serve with published per-seat prices and is aimed at teams of 2 to 200. Enterprise is contracted through OpenAI sales and adds SCIM, EKM, domain verification, role-based access, custom data retention, data residency, SLAs, and invoicing.
How much does ChatGPT Enterprise cost compared with Business?
Business Standard is $25 per user per month billed monthly or $20 annually, and Premium is $125 or $100. Enterprise has no public seat price; OpenAI offers credit-based and token-based pricing through sales.
Can we start on Business and move to Enterprise?
Many teams do. Talk to OpenAI sales about moving. Plan custom GPT migration regardless, since custom GPTs retire December 11, 2026.
Keep reading
Sources · checked November 13, 2026
- OpenAI: Business pricing
- OpenAI Help Center: ChatGPT Business overview
- OpenAI Help Center: What is ChatGPT Enterprise?
- OpenAI Help Center: Flexible pricing for the Enterprise, Edu, and Business plans
- OpenAI Help Center: How can I contact sales?
- OpenAI Help Center: Custom GPT retirement and migration FAQ
OpenAI figures are OpenAI’s, quoted as published on the date checked. Appearly is not affiliated with OpenAI. ChatGPT is a trademark of OpenAI.