ChatGPT has added limits on paid subscriptions linked to the same payment card or device. Users who reach a cap cannot start another subscription, and a device may no longer be used with an affected account.
What the new limits mean
ChatGPT restricts the number of paid accounts associated with a device. When a user reaches the device limit, the service displays “Device limit reached,” and the affected account can no longer be used on that device.
There is also a limit on starting subscriptions when too many are linked to the same payment card or device. Together, the restrictions affect how people manage multiple paid accounts, even if they have previously switched between them on one device.
Which plans are included
The limits apply to ChatGPT Go, Plus, Pro 100, Pro 200, and Pro 500. Free accounts do not count toward them, and neither do Business, Enterprise, or Edu plans.
Signing out is not a way to clear a device slot. OpenAI’s support page says logging out of an account does not automatically free up a spot for another one. That means the restriction can persist after a user has stopped using an account on the device.
Why some users may notice
The change is likely to affect people who move among several paid accounts on one device to get more usage from flat-rate subscriptions. With account switching constrained, those users may have fewer ways to spread their activity across subscriptions.
OpenAI points users who need more usage toward buying extra credits or using usage resets. Those options are generally more expensive than adding another subscription, according to the source article. The new caps therefore change not just account access, but the available choices for getting additional ChatGPT usage.
A shift in how usage is managed
These restrictions put clearer boundaries around the use of individual paid plans across devices and payment methods. Users who maintain multiple accounts may need to consider which account they use on a device, since logging out alone will not restore access for another account.
The article also frames the limits as part of a broader shift in OpenAI’s priorities, suggesting the company is placing more emphasis on revenue than growth. It points to the move to merge Chat and Work as another sign. The account caps and alternative paid usage options make that interpretation relevant to subscribers weighing the cost and convenience of staying within a single plan.