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ChatGPT

by OpenAI

General-purpose AI assistant for writing, analysis, images and conversation.

Free plan

Overview

ChatGPT is OpenAI's conversational AI assistant. You type or speak a request and it responds in natural language, and it can also work with files you upload, search the web and create images. It is one of the most widely used AI tools and a common starting point for people new to AI.

What it does

ChatGPT drafts and edits text, answers questions, explains topics at different levels, summarises documents, analyses spreadsheets, writes and explains code, and generates images from descriptions. Custom GPTs let people package instructions and files into reusable assistants.

Main features

  • Chat with text and voice
  • File and image uploads for analysis
  • Web search with linked sources
  • Image generation from text
  • Custom GPTs and projects to organise work

Pricing

Free plan with usage limits. Paid individual plans raise limits and unlock more capable models and features; business and enterprise plans add admin controls and data protections.

Prices vary by country, currency and billing period and change often, so we don't quote figures. See current prices on the official pricing page.

Strengths and limitations

Our view — editorial assessment, not a claim by the developer.

Advantages

  • Very broad range of tasks in one place
  • Usable free plan for everyday tasks
  • Apps on every major platform

Limitations

  • Can state incorrect information confidently
  • Best models and higher limits require a paid plan
  • Review data-control settings before sharing sensitive information

Best for

  • Everyday writing and editing
  • Explaining topics while studying
  • Brainstorming and first drafts

Alternatives to ChatGPT

Claude

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AI assistant known for long documents, careful writing and coding help.

  • Analysis of long PDFs and documents
  • Projects for organising files and instructions
  • Artifacts for documents, code and interactive pages
Free plan
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ChatGPT FAQs

Is ChatGPT free?

Yes, there is a free plan with usage limits. Paid plans increase limits and add features; see OpenAI's pricing page for current plans in your country.

Can I trust ChatGPT's answers?

Treat answers as a starting point. Check facts, figures and citations against reliable sources, especially for health, legal, financial or academic work.

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