Free
$0
Limited access to OpenAI's models for everyday use
- Limited messages
- Limited file uploads
- Limited image generation
- May show ads in some regions
ChatGPT
Editor reviewedOpenAI's AI assistant for writing, research, coding, image generation and voice chat
About ChatGPT
ChatGPT is a general-purpose AI assistant made by OpenAI. Users type, speak or upload files and images, and the assistant answers in text, voice or generated images. It is used for drafting and editing text, summarizing documents, answering questions with web search, writing and debugging code, analyzing data, and generating images. It launched on November 30, 2022, and runs on the web and in apps for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows.
Best for
- Everyday questions, drafting and editing text, summarizing documents, coding help, data analysis and image generation in one assistant
- Drafting and editing: Writing emails, reports and articles, and revising tone and structure.
- Coding help: Generating, explaining and debugging code, and delegating tasks to Codex.
- Document summarization: Uploading PDFs or spreadsheets to get summaries and extract data.
- Research: Using web search and agent features to collect and compare information.
- Learning: Asking for explanations, practice questions and language practice.
Not ideal for
- Fully offline use, regulated work that needs a vendor with specific compliance guarantees on non-Enterprise plans, tasks that need guaranteed factual accuracy without checking sources
Popular with
- Students
- Writers
- Software Developers
- Researchers
- Business Teams
- General Consumers
Screenshots
Key features
- Chat with web search
- Voice mode
- Image generation
- File and image analysis
- Projects
- ChatGPT agent
- Codex
- Connectors and apps
Pros and cons
Pros
- One assistant covers text, voice, images, file analysis, search and coding
- Free tier lets users try the service without a card
- Apps for web, iOS, Android, macOS and Windows with synced history
- Large ecosystem of connectors, projects and agent features
- Plans range from $8 to $500 per month, so users can match spend to usage
Cons
- Free and Go usage limits are low and may include ads
- Pricing and model lineup change often, which makes limits hard to compare over time
- Answers can be wrong and need checking, especially for facts and citations
- The top Pro tiers cost $100 to $500 per month
Pricing
Plans as listed by the vendor on . Check their site for current prices.
Go
$8/month
Low-cost plan with more usage than Free
- More messages than Free
- More uploads and image generation
- May show ads
Plus
Most popular$20/month
For individuals who want more capable models and higher limits
- Access to more advanced models
- Projects
- Expanded Codex
- Higher limits for research and voice
Pro 100
$100/month
High-volume use for research and coding
- About 5x Plus usage
- Everything in Plus
Pro 200
$200/month
Higher usage than Pro 100
- About 20x Plus usage
- Everything in Plus
Pro 500
$500/month
Highest usage tier
- Highest usage limits
- Ultrafast model variants
- Everything in Plus
Business
$25/user/mo
For small teams, with a two-seat minimum
- Shared workspace
- Admin controls
- Business data not used for training by default
Enterprise
Custom/user/mo
For large organizations, priced by contract
- Single sign-on
- Admin and security controls
- Dedicated support
Our ratings
Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team.
8.9overall
- General Reasoning & Logic
- 9.0
- Conversational Fluency
- 9.2
- Coding & Data Analysis
- 8.8
- Multimodal Processing
- 9.0
- Ecosystem & Integrations
- 8.7
Platforms and integrations
Available on
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- macOS
- Windows
Works with
- Gmail
- MCP connectors
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Release history
Added a feature that creates documents from connected apps and files
Added a feature that creates documents from connected apps and files.
OpenAI began testing ads for logged-in adult users on the free tier in the US
OpenAI began testing ads for logged-in adult users on the free tier in the US.
Added a separate space for health conversations, not available in the UK, Switzerland or the EEA
Added a separate space for health conversations, not available in the UK, Switzerland or the EEA.
Launched a browser with an agentic mode for taking actions online
Launched a browser with an agentic mode for taking actions online.
Added connectors based on the Model Context Protocol
Added connectors based on the Model Context Protocol.
Launched an agent that performs multi-step tasks
Launched an agent that performs multi-step tasks.
Launched a coding agent inside ChatGPT
Launched a coding agent inside ChatGPT.
Reviews
4.0
Based on 1 review
- AI Effects2026-11-054 out of 5
We use ChatGPT daily for drafts and triage: first passes on directory copy, rewriting stiff sentences, and turning a messy support note into a short action list. It is quick, and the coding help is good enough to sketch a fix before we check it in a real editor. The limit is trust: answers can be confidently wrong, so we never publish a fact or a code change without reading it ourselves.
Frequently asked questions
Is ChatGPT free to use?
Yes. The Free plan has no charge but limits messages, uploads, image generation and access to the most capable models. In some regions, including the US, the Free and Go plans may show ads.
How much does ChatGPT Plus cost?
Plus costs $20 per month in the US. It raises usage limits and adds access to more advanced models and features compared with Free and Go.
What are the Pro plans?
Pro plans are for heavy use. Third-party sources list tiers at $100, $200 and $500 per month, with usage of roughly 5x and 20x Plus on the first two. Check the plan page for current limits.
Is my data used to train OpenAI models?
On consumer plans, conversations may be used to improve models unless you turn that off in the data controls settings. Business and Enterprise data is not used for training by default.
Is there a ChatGPT mobile app?
Yes. OpenAI publishes ChatGPT apps for iOS and Android. The app supports voice conversation, photo upload and image generation, and syncs history across devices.
Does a ChatGPT subscription include API access?
No. The API is a separate OpenAI product billed by usage. A ChatGPT plan does not include API credits.
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