SemiAnalysis estimates that fully using a $200 monthly AI subscription can deliver roughly $8,000 in API-equivalent tokens from Claude or $14,000 from OpenAI. The figures come from its June testing; the OpenAI estimate assumes exhausting weekly limits with long-horizon tasks. Original post
Credit: SemiAnalysis’s original comparison chart.
The chart attached to SemiAnalysis’s post gives these approximate monthly ceilings:
| Plan in the test | Monthly subscription | Maximum API-equivalent token value |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Pro | $20 | $400 |
| Claude Max 5x | $100 | $2,000 |
| Claude Max 20x | $200 | $8,000 |
| ChatGPT Plus | $20 | $700 |
| ChatGPT Pro 5x | $100 | $3,500 |
| ChatGPT Pro 20x | $200 | $14,000 |
These are estimates of token usage valued at API prices, not cash credits or measurements of what providers spend serving subscribers. They describe maximum usage under the tested limits, rather than typical consumption or guaranteed allowances. SemiAnalysis’s post reports an earlier test, not a new pricing announcement. Source chart
