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ChatGPT

by OpenAI

The general-purpose assistant that started the wave.

Free + PaidEditor's pick
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What is ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is the most widely used AI assistant in the world and the default starting point for most people. It reasons across text, images, files, and code, browses the web, runs Python, and extends through a large ecosystem of custom GPTs.

Main use cases

  • Drafting, editing, and summarising anything
  • Reasoning through analysis and planning
  • Writing and debugging code
  • Analysing uploaded files and images

Key features

  • Multimodal text, image, voice, and file input
  • Web browsing and data analysis
  • Custom GPTs and Projects
  • Apps for web, desktop, and mobile

Pricing

ChatGPT has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free plan · Plus $20/mo · Team & Enterprise.

Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Best for

Anyone who wants one assistant that handles most tasks.

Tags

  • Multimodal
  • Reasoning
  • Voice
  • Custom GPTs

Bundles it's in

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ChatGPT FAQ

What is ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is the most widely used AI assistant in the world and the default starting point for most people. It reasons across text, images, files, and code, browses the web, runs Python, and extends through a large ecosystem of custom GPTs.

Is ChatGPT free?

ChatGPT has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free plan · Plus $20/mo · Team & Enterprise. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Who is ChatGPT best for?

Anyone who wants one assistant that handles most tasks.

What can you use ChatGPT for?

Common uses: drafting, editing, and summarising anything, reasoning through analysis and planning, writing and debugging code and analysing uploaded files and images.

What are the best alternatives to ChatGPT?

Popular alternatives include Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and Grok. See the full shortlist on our AI Chatbots & Assistants page.

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