Our take: A general-purpose AI for writing, summarizing, translating and coding that you can start free; uploads, images and deep research are limited on the free plan.
- Free text chat
- Go, Plus, Pro tiers
- Free limits uploads and images
- Not tested by us yet
- ? China access — not tested yet
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Checked 28 Sep 2026 · from official pricing and help pages · not tested hands-on yet
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Data sheet
Every row shows how we know it
| Free limit | Text chat; limited uploads, images, voice, deep research Official |
|---|---|
| Go | US$8/month in the US; localized in some markets Official |
| Plus | US$20/month, billed monthly Official |
| Billing currency | USD by default; local currency in some countries Official |
| Pro price | Not confirmed Not tested |
| Access from China | — Not tested |
When to use it
Pick it when you want one tool for drafting, summarizing documents, translating and small coding tasks.
Before you use it
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How to use it
- Create an account at chatgpt.com.
- Type a specific question or task.
- Review the answer and refine it with follow-up prompts.
Alternatives
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · compiled from official information, not yet tested by us. Found something outdated? Tell us. · ChatGPT pricing (official)