ChatGPT: pricing, features and alternatives
OpenAI's AI assistant for chat, writing, image creation, deep research and everyday tasks.
- Starting price
- $8/month
- Free plan
- Yes
- Difficulty
- Beginner-friendly
- API
- Not listed
- Last checked
ChatGPT plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Limited image creation and deep research |
| Go | $8/month | Expanded messages and uploads; may include ads |
| Plus | $20/month | Advanced reasoning models, projects, custom GPTs |
| Pro | $100/month | Pro 100 tier; Pro 200 ($200/month) and Pro 500 ($500/month) tiers add more usage and API credits |
Prices are taken from ChatGPT's official pricing page and were last checked on November 7, 2026. Yearly plans are shown as the monthly equivalent. Prices change often, so confirm on the official site before you buy. See ChatGPT's pricing page.
What ChatGPT is good for
- Drafting and editing text
- Brainstorming
- Research with citations
- Creating images
Things to know before you choose
- Free plan has limited image creation and deep research
- Go may include ads (per OpenAI's plan page)
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ChatGPT alternatives
- ClaudeAI Assistants Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding (Claude Code) and agentic work. Free plan · from $20/month Compare ChatGPT vs Claude
- Google GeminiAI Assistants Google's Gemini assistant with image, video and music generation, Deep Research and Google app integration. Free plan · from $4.99/month Compare ChatGPT vs Google Gemini
- Microsoft CopilotAI Assistants Microsoft's AI assistant, available as a standalone app and inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. from $9.99/month Compare ChatGPT vs Microsoft Copilot
- GrammarlyWriting Writing assistant that checks grammar, tone and clarity, with AI text generation. Free plan · from $12/month, billed yearly
- NotionProductivity All-in-one workspace for docs, databases and projects, with built-in AI agents. Free plan · from $10/month, billed yearly
- PerplexityResearch AI answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources. Free plan · from $20/month
Frequently asked questions
Does ChatGPT have a free plan?
Yes. ChatGPT has a free plan (Limited image creation and deep research). Paid plans start at $8/month.
How much does ChatGPT cost?
Free: Free; Go: $8/month; Plus: $20/month; Pro: $100/month. Prices are from ChatGPT's official pricing page, last checked on November 7, 2026.
What are the best ChatGPT alternatives?
Claude (free plan · from $20/month), Google Gemini (free plan · from $4.99/month), Microsoft Copilot (from $9.99/month), Grammarly (free plan · from $12/month, billed yearly).
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