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OpenAI users report massive usage differences across model tiers

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Users on Reddit are reporting significant discrepancies in the usage consumption rates for different tiers of OpenAI's models, specifically XHigh, Max, and Ultra. Participants observe that Max and Ultra models appear to deplete weekly usage allowances at a much faster rate than XHigh, even when performing comparable tasks. This has led to speculation about potential inaccuracies in the usage dashboard, the counting of tokens and subagents, or an underlying issue with OpenAI's accounting system. AI

IMPACT Potential confusion for users regarding pricing and resource consumption across different AI model tiers.

RANK_REASON User-generated discussion on Reddit about observed product behavior, not an official announcement or benchmark.

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OpenAI users report massive usage differences across model tiers

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Professional_Ad705 ·

    Is anyone else seeing an enormous usage difference between XHigh, Max, and Ultra?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p><strong>Is anyone else seeing an enormous usage difference between XHigh, Max, and Ultra?</strong></p> <p>I understand that Max and especially Ultra should consume more of the weekly usage allowance than High or XHigh. Ultra can use subagents, so…

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