Pricing
- Limited access to GPT-5.5 Instant
- Limited messages and uploads
- Limited and slower image generation
- Limited deep research
- Limited memory and context
- More access to GPT-5.5 Instant
- More messages
- More uploads
- More image creation
- Longer memory
- Advanced reasoning with GPT-5.5 Thinking
- Expanded messages and uploads
- More complex and accurate image creation
- Expanded deep research and agent mode
- Expanded memory and context
- 5x or 20x more usage
- Pro reasoning with GPT-5.5 Pro
- Maximum Codex tasks
- Unlimited GPT-5.3 and file uploads
- Unlimited and faster image creation
- Unlimited core chat and access to the best models for work
- 60+ apps for integration
- Contact sales for pricing
- Expanded context window
- Enterprise-level security and controls
Pricing from the official site, verified Jun 2026. Always confirm current prices on the vendor site.
Pros & cons
Our analysisPros
- Free GPT-4o mini with no signup barrier
- Image input, DALL-E 3, file uploads, browsing
- Persistent memory and Advanced Voice Mode
Cons
- Top models (GPT-4o, o1) need Plus
- API billed per token separately
- Desktop-focused interface
What users say
ChatGPT is widely used as a general-purpose AI interface, with a free tier that lowers the barrier to entry through GPT-4o mini access without requiring a sign-up. A frequently noted strength is its breadth of capabilities, including image input, DALL-E 3 image generation, document uploads, web browsing, and a real-time voice mode. A common limitation is that the most capable models require a Plus subscription, and API usage is billed separately on a per-token basis.
Editorial summary based on public information.
Best for
General users wanting a versatile all-purpose AI assistant
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| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| Price from | $8/mo | — |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | No |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Desktop | Browser Extension |
| Models | Openai | Aistudio |
| Context window | 128k | 128k |
| Launched | 2025 | 2023 |
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Specs
| Pricing | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Price from | $8/mo |
| Free tier | Yes |
| API | Yes |
| Open source | No |
| Platforms | Desktop |
| Models | Openai |
| Context window | 128k |
| Launched | 2025 |
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