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OpenAI Agent Builder: pricing, what it does and real use cases
OpenAI's visual canvas for building multi-step agent workflows, part of AgentKit. OpenAI is deprecating it: the shutdown is scheduled for November 30, 2026, and OpenAI points users to the Agents SDK or ChatGPT workspace agents.
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Jobs it fits
- Design multi-step agent workflows on a visual canvas from templates and drag-and-drop nodes
- Preview runs with live data, then publish a versioned workflow
- Embed a workflow with ChatKit or export it as Agents SDK code (TypeScript or Python)
Short answer: OpenAI Agent Builder pricing in 2026
OpenAI Agent Builder has a free plan (Agent Builder: $0 (No separate fee: OpenAI says AgentKit tools are included with standard API model pricing, so you pay for the model usage your workflows run. Scheduled to shut down November 30, 2026.)). Checked October 24, 2026.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agent Builder | $0 | No separate fee: OpenAI says AgentKit tools are included with standard API model pricing, so you pay for the model usage your workflows run. Scheduled to shut down November 30, 2026. |
OpenAI's AgentKit announcement says the tools are included with standard API model pricing (no separate Agent Builder fee); you pay for API usage. OpenAI's deprecations page (checked October 24, 2026) says deprecation was announced June 3, 2026 and Agent Builder is scheduled to shut down November 30, 2026; ChatKit remains available.
Source: https://openai.com/index/introducing-agentkit/, checked October 24, 2026. Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page.
OpenAI Agent Builder pricing FAQ
How much does OpenAI Agent Builder cost?
OpenAI Agent Builder's pricing page lists Agent Builder: $0 (No separate fee: OpenAI says AgentKit tools are included with standard API model pricing, so you pay for the model usage your workflows run. Scheduled to shut down November 30, 2026.). OpenAI's AgentKit announcement says the tools are included with standard API model pricing (no separate Agent Builder fee); you pay for API usage. OpenAI's deprecations page (checked October 24, 2026) says deprecation was announced June 3, 2026 and Agent Builder is scheduled to shut down November 30, 2026; ChatKit remains available. Checked October 24, 2026.
Is OpenAI Agent Builder free?
Yes. OpenAI Agent Builder has a free plan (Agent Builder: $0 (No separate fee: OpenAI says AgentKit tools are included with standard API model pricing, so you pay for the model usage your workflows run. Scheduled to shut down November 30, 2026.)). Checked October 24, 2026.
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