ChatGPT Astra is now rolling out to $20 Plus subscription

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ChatGPT Astra is now rolling out to $20 Plus subscription By Mayank Parmar September 6, 2026 09:15 PM 0 OpenAI is now rolling out ChatGPT Astra, its most powerful model to date, to those with a $20 Plus subscription, but there's no word on when free users will get access. The rollout appears to be happening gradually, and Astra may show up inside ChatGPT Work before it becomes available in regular Chat.

How it works

In my $20 Plus account, Astra is already available in the Work section of ChatGPT, while the normal Chat model picker still doesn't offer it. Here's what it looks like when I go to ChatGPT Work and click on the model picker: ChatGPT Astra Source: BleepingComputer So, if you have ChatGPT Plus and don't see Astra in regular Chat yet, it's worth checking Work.

Why it matters

OpenAI previously confirmed that it's rolling out Astra to Plus users, but it'll be a while before it shows up for everyone. See the full write-up from BleepingComputer via the source link for quotes and complete context.

"GPT-6 Astra is now available to all Pro, Enterprise, and Business Premium users in ChatGPT Work and Codex. "It might take a few days to roll out to our Plus and Business users." Astra is included with the existing ChatGPT Plus subscription OpenAI says Astra usage is included within existing subscription limits, so Plus users do not need to purchase a separate plan to access the model.

Who is affected

Astra is OpenAI's new flagship model and is designed for computer use, browsing, coding, science, cybersecurity, and longer professional tasks. OpenAI says it is also significantly better than GPT-5.6 Sol at maintaining context during complex work.

What to watch next

While ChatGPT Astra is rolling out to paid users, OpenAI hasn't said whether the model will roll out to free users, or in what capacity if it does. See the full write-up from BleepingComputer via the source link for quotes and complete context.