ChatGPT
OpenAI's flagship conversational AI assistant for everyday tasks and coding
ChatGPT scores 8.25/10 overall in our independent testing. It's best for students, developers, writers. It offers a free plan (Free), with paid plans starting at $8/monthly (Go).
Pricing & features last verified 8 Sep 2026
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Score Breakdown
ChatGPT Pricing
Free
GPT-5.6 Luna unlimited text chats; limited uploads, image gen, voice, deep research, Codex
Go
More messages with tools, uploads, image gen, longer memory; plan may include ads
Plus
GPT-5.6 advanced reasoning; expanded messages/uploads, deep research, Agent mode; no ads
Pro 5x
5x Plus usage; GPT-5.6 Sol Pro reasoning; maximum Codex tasks
Pro 20x
20x Plus usage; unlimited Sora; 1M-token context window
Business
Per user (min 2 seats), admin controls; $20/seat if billed annually
Pros
- +Most widely used AI assistant with massive community
- +Excellent code generation and debugging capabilities
- +Free tier available with competitive features
- +Supports image generation via DALL-E integration
- +Strong plugin and GPT store ecosystem
Cons
- −Free tier has usage caps on advanced models
- −Pro plan at $200/month is expensive for casual users
- −Context window smaller than some competitors
- −Occasional hallucinations on niche topics
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Frequently asked questions
What is ChatGPT?
OpenAI's flagship conversational AI assistant for everyday tasks and coding. In our testing it scores 8.25/10 overall.
How much does ChatGPT cost?
ChatGPT offers a free plan (Free). Paid plans start at $8/monthly (Go).
Is ChatGPT worth it?
ChatGPT scores 8.25/10 overall in our testing, including 9/10 for features and 8/10 for value for money. It is best for students, developers, writers.
What are the best alternatives to ChatGPT?
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