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OpenAI's AI assistant powered by GPT-5.6 — chat, agents, image generation, coding, and deep research.

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Pricing

Freemium

Company

OpenAI

Founded

2022

Free tier (limited GPT-5-class access); Go $8/mo; Plus $20/mo; Pro $100/mo (5x limits) and $200/mo (20x, Sora video, Operator); Business from ~$20/seat/mo annual. Verified July 2026.

Pricing verified Jul 2026

Who It's For
Knowledge workersStudents and researchersSoftware developersContent creatorsBusiness professionals
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CompanyOpenAI
Founded2022
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About ChatGPT

ChatGPT is OpenAI's AI assistant, running the GPT-5.6 model family (Sol, Terra, and Luna tiers, generally available July 2026) with GPT-5.5 still serving many accounts. It combines conversational AI with web browsing, native image generation, advanced voice, memory, file analysis, Deep Research, agent mode, custom GPTs, and the Codex coding agent. Plans range from a free tier and the budget Go plan to Plus, two Pro tiers, and Business workspaces.

Key Features

  • GPT-5.6 model family (Sol, Terra, Luna) with GPT-5.5 fallback
  • Native image generation (GPT Image)
  • Web browsing with citations and Deep Research reports
  • Agent mode and Codex coding agent
  • Memory, custom GPTs, canvas, and advanced voice mode
  • API access with per-token pricing

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Most versatile all-rounder with the largest ecosystem

+ Strong free tier and a budget Go plan

+ Best-in-class image generation built in

+ Deep integrations via custom GPTs and apps

Cons

- Free and Go tiers hit usage caps quickly

- Can present uncertain information confidently

- Top Pro tier ($200/mo) is expensive for individuals

- Model lineup and rollout vary by account and region

Use Cases

Writing emails and documentsCoding assistance and debuggingResearch and analysisCreative brainstormingLearning new topics

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