Commercial transition
Who is affected
OpenAI API developers and eligible ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise and Edu users using Work or Codex.
Action required
Update model allowlists and evaluations for gpt-6.1-sol where appropriate while keeping Chat and forthcoming Ultrafast availability separate.
Evidence boundary
This record covers plan and channel availability only. API unit pricing is separate, Chat availability is not yet active and GPT-6.1 Sol Ultrafast is only announced as coming soon.
Timeline
- GPT-6.1 Sol announced
OpenAI documented API access and eligible paid-plan availability in ChatGPT Work and Codex.
Official sources
- DevDay 2026 recapOpenAI · 2026-09-29 · Official dated availability announcement
- Introducing GPT-6.1 SolOpenAI · 2026-09-29 · Official model, channel and plan-entitlement authority