25/05/2026
ChatGPT ads prices are dropping fast since launch.
OpenAI's ad pilot now shows CPC bids of $3โ$5 for selected advertisers, a major shift from the CPM-only model it launched with.
Here's how fast things have moved since February 9, 2026:
๐ CPMs dropped from $60 โ as low as $25.
๐ Minimum spend fell from $250K โ $50K.
๐ A self-serve ads manager is now live for pilot users.
๐ CPC bidding is now visible to a subset of advertisers.
Why does CPC matter? Brand advertisers love CPM. But performance marketers, who drive the majority of online ad spend, pay for clicks, not impressions. Adding CPC opens ChatGPT ads to an entirely new buyer category.
The big question is, what is a ChatGPT click actually worth? Meta CPCs run 3 to 5x cheaper than Google Search, but intent differs. ChatGPT sits closer to search intent โ a reason that could justify higher CPCs if conversions follow.
Measurement tools are still limited, so advertisers are largely evaluating on faith for now. OpenAI is hiring its first ad marketing science lead. That hire will say a lot about where this is headed. ๐
Till then, stay tuned with us.
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