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by openai

The most popular AI assistant in the world: text, images, video, voice, search, and code in one place.

Key features

Conversations
Writing
Code
Image Generation
Video Generation
Voice Mode
Pricing

Free tier available, Plus at $20/mo

Best For

Students and knowledge workers who need a general purpose AI assistant for daily tasks

Verdict

The most versatile AI tool available: text, images, video, voice, search, code, and more in one place

What it does

Conversations

Ask questions, brainstorm ideas, get explanations on any topic.

Writing

Draft emails, essays, reports, social media posts, and creative content.

Code

Write, debug, and explain code in dozens of programming languages.

Image Generation

Create images from text descriptions using GPT Image (previously DALL-E).

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Video Generation

Create videos from text or images using Sora.

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Voice Mode

Have spoken conversations with ChatGPT using natural sounding AI voices, with real time translation.

Search

Get up to date information from the web with inline source citations.

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Deep Research

Autonomous agent that spends 5 to 30 minutes researching a topic and produces a comprehensive report.

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File Upload & Analysis

Upload PDFs, spreadsheets, images, and documents for analysis.

Data Analysis

Run Python code to analyze data, create charts, and process files.

Canvas

Side by side editor for collaborating on documents and code.

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Projects

Organize related conversations, files, and instructions into workspaces.

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Custom GPTs

Create or use specialized versions of ChatGPT for specific tasks.

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GPT Store

Browse and use thousands of custom GPTs built by the community.

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Memory

ChatGPT remembers details from past conversations to personalize future responses.

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Custom Instructions

Set permanent preferences for how ChatGPT responds to you.

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Agent Mode

ChatGPT can browse the web, take actions, and complete multi step tasks autonomously.

Pricing

Free

Free

GPT-5.2 with limited messages (~30 to 50 per 3 hours), basic image generation (2 to 3 per day), search, canvas, projects, GPT Store access, and 5 lightweight Deep Research queries per month.

  • GPT-5.2 (limited messages, ~30 to 50/3 hrs)
  • Basic image generation (2 to 3/day)
  • Search
  • Canvas
  • Projects
  • GPT Store access
  • 5 lightweight Deep Research queries/month

Go

$8/month

10x more messages than Free, unlimited GPT-5.2 Instant, extended image generation and file uploads, longer memory, projects and tasks. No Sora, no reasoning models. May show ads.

  • 10x more messages than Free
  • Unlimited GPT-5.2 Instant
  • Extended image generation and file uploads
  • Longer memory
  • Projects and tasks
  • No Sora access
  • No reasoning models
  • May show ads
Best Value

Plus

$20/month

The best value tier. Unlocks reasoning models, generous image generation, Sora video creation, Deep Research, and Codex. Most people will never need more than this.

  • 150 GPT-4o messages/3 hrs
  • 100 o3/week
  • 300 o4-mini/day
  • 50 images/3 hrs
  • Advanced voice
  • Sora (1,000 credits)
  • 25 Deep Research/month
  • Codex

Pro

$200/month

Unlimited everything, o1 Pro mode, 10,000 Sora credits (1080p, no watermarks), 250 Deep Research per month, priority new feature access, and Operator.

  • Unlimited everything
  • o1 Pro mode
  • 10,000 Sora credits (1080p, no watermarks)
  • 250 Deep Research/month
  • Priority new feature access
  • Operator
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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • The most versatile AI tool available: text, images, video, voice, search, code, and more in one place
  • Memory and custom instructions make it personalize over time
  • Projects and canvas make it excellent for longer, ongoing work
  • Available on web, macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android
  • Free tier is genuinely useful for casual users
  • Massive ecosystem of custom GPTs in the GPT Store

Cons

  • Message limits on the Plus plan can be frustrating for heavy users
  • $200 Pro plan is expensive compared to competitors
  • Image generation quality is good but not best in class (dedicated models like Flux produce superior output)
  • Output quality for long, nuanced writing can be less consistent than Claude
  • The Go plan ($8) has ads and lacks reasoning models
  • Memory can sometimes be imprecise or remember things you did not intend

How to get started

1

Create an account

Go to chatgpt.com and create a free account with your email, Google, Apple, or Microsoft account.

chatgpt.com
2

Download the apps

ChatGPT is available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. The desktop app lets you drag and drop files, take screenshots, and use Option+Space (Mac) for quick access.

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3

Send your first message

Type a question or request in the message box and press Enter. Try asking ChatGPT to explain a concept, draft an email, or help you brainstorm ideas.

4

Try image generation

Ask ChatGPT to create an image by describing what you want to see. For example: "Create a watercolor painting of a mountain lake at sunset." Free users get 2 to 3 images per day.

5

Set up Custom Instructions

Go to Settings > Personalization > Custom Instructions. Tell ChatGPT about yourself and how you want it to respond. These preferences apply to every conversation.

6

Explore the OpenAI Academy

Free courses and tutorials on how to get the most out of ChatGPT, including prompt writing, Deep Research, Canvas, and Sora.

OpenAI Academy
7

Explore key features

Try Search (click the globe icon or type "/"), Canvas (for collaborative writing and code), Projects (organize conversations by topic), and Deep Research (multi source research reports).

Search HelpCanvas HelpDeep Research FAQ

Deep dive

Detailed guides with comparisons, tips, and visuals for each feature.

Projects

Smart workspaces that keep files, instructions, and conversations for a task in one place.

All plans·1 min read

Custom GPTs

Create or use specialized versions of ChatGPT for specific tasks, no coding required.

Plus+·1 min read

Memory & Custom Instructions

Two layer memory system with saved memories and chat history references, plus custom instructions.

All plans·1 min read

Desktop and Mobile Apps

Native apps for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android with quick access, file handling, and voice mode.

All plans·1 min read

Image Generation (DALL-E / GPT Image)

Create and edit images from text descriptions with excellent text rendering via GPT Image.

All plans (limits vary)·2 min read

Sora (Video Generation)

AI video generator with text to video, storyboard, remix, and synchronized audio.

Plus+·3 min read

Deep Research

Autonomous research agent that browses hundreds of sources and produces comprehensive cited reports.

All plans (limits vary)·2 min read

Search

Built in web search with automatic activation, inline citations, and real time data.

All plans·2 min read

Canvas

Side by side editor for collaborative writing and code with version history and shortcuts.

All plans·2 min read

Apps & Integrations

70+ premade apps connect ChatGPT to Google Drive, Slack, Spotify, Canva, and more.

All plans·1 min read

General Tips & Tricks

Practical tips for getting the most out of ChatGPT across all features.

All plans·3 min read

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Last updated: 2026-02-15