OpenAI launches ChatGPT workspace agents in preview, free until May 6

OpenAI has rolled out a new way for teams to actually put AI to work, not just chat with it. The company has launched workspace agents inside ChatGPT, which is focused on shared workflows, pricing, and how these fits into real enterprise use. This comes after recent release of ChatGPT Images 2.0 and Privacy Filter model.

Workspace agents arrive with preview access and clear pricing plans

Workspace agents are now live in research preview across Business, Enterprise, Edu, and Teachers tiers. Teams can build shared agents that handle tasks like reports, coding, or follow-ups, all inside existing workflows. Unlike earlier GPT-style tools, these agents run in the cloud and keep working even when users step away.

At a time when companies are trying to reduce manual coordination, this feels like a shift toward persistent AI workflows. These agents can pull data from connected tools, follow internal processes, and even ask for approval before taking sensitive actions. That being said, availability is still limited, and it appears OpenAI is testing real-world usage before a broader rollout.

As for the pricing, OpenAI is keeping things simple for now. Workspace agents will remain free until May 6, 2026. After that, the company plans to switch to a credit-based pricing model. It’s unclear how aggressive that pricing will be, but the move suggests OpenAI is positioning this as a scalable enterprise feature rather than a casual add-on.

The agents also come with built-in controls. Admins can manage access, monitor usage, and restrict what tools or data agents can use. OpenAI says analytics and compliance tools are included, which may matter for larger organizations handling sensitive data.

A bigger push toward AI that actually “does” work

Speaking of competition, this puts OpenAI closer to what enterprise players like Microsoft and Google have been pushing with agent-based workflows. The difference here is the tight integration inside ChatGPT and tools like Slack.

It appears OpenAI is betting that shared, persistent agents will become the next layer of productivity software. But whether teams adopt them widely may depend on pricing and how reliable these agents feel in day-to-day work. In a related company news, OpenAI is highly likely to release GPT-5.5 today.