ChatGPT
OpenAI's AI chat assistant for text, voice, images, research and coding, on web, desktop and mobile.
Our verdict
What it does well
- Free plan lists unlimited text chats, subject to abuse guardrails
- Four individual tiers: Free, Go ($8), Plus ($20), Pro (from $100)
- Apps for web, iOS, Android, plus Mac and Windows downloads
Where it falls short
- Free plan limits uploads, images, voice, deep research and memory
- Go plan may include ads, per the pricing page
- Business and Enterprise prices are not shown on the pricing page
ChatGPT is OpenAI's AI chat assistant. The official pricing page lists text chats, uploads, image creation, voice chats, deep research, memory, projects, scheduled tasks, custom GPTs, Codex and ChatGPT Work as features that vary by plan. It is available on web, iOS and Android, and OpenAI offers Mac and Windows downloads and a Chrome extension.
The Free plan costs $0 and lists unlimited text chats (subject to abuse guardrails), with limited uploads, image creation, voice chats, deep research, memory and context, Codex and ChatGPT Work on desktop. Go costs $8 per month and adds more messages with tools, uploads, image creation, voice chats and longer memory; the page notes this plan may include ads. Plus costs $20 per month and lists expanded limits, projects, scheduled tasks, custom GPTs, expanded Codex and early access to new features. Pro starts at $100 per month with a choice of 3 usage tiers and the highest listed limits.
Business and Enterprise plans are priced per user. Business is available from 2 users on monthly or annual plans, and Enterprise is annual and handled through sales; neither price appears on the pricing page. OpenAI also lists a free ChatGPT for Teachers plan for verified U.S. K-12 educators through June 2027, and ChatGPT Edu for universities.
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Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money