Pro Lite at $100 could serve freelancers, researchers, and developers who hit Plus rate limits regularly, but do not need the unlimited access that Pro delivers.
The move would also put competitive pressure on Google, which currently doesn't offer an equivalent mid-tier individual plan at this price point.
No release date has been confirmed, and the exact feature set remains unclear. However, given Blaho’s consistent accuracy in previous discoveries and OpenAI’s pattern of rapid shipping, a public announcement could come in the near term.