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Overview

Purpose
OpenAI's general-purpose chat assistant for writing, editing, questions and brainstorming
Category
Writing
Pricing
Free plan: unlimited text chat, with limits on uploads and image generation; Go USD 8 per month, Plus USD 20 per month Official pricing (opens in a new tab)
China access
Not directly accessible in mainland ChinaChecked 2026-10-27
Developer
OpenAI
Official site
https://chatgpt.com (opens in a new tab)

Main features

  • Text chat for writing, editing, translation and questions; unlimited text chat on the free plan
  • Ask questions about uploaded files and images, including PNG, JPG and HEIC
  • Image generation and editing, voice chat and web search
  • Deep research: multi-step searches that produce cited reports
  • Projects, scheduled tasks and custom GPTs from Plus up

Best for

Suited to people who want one general assistant for everyday writing work, such as drafting emails, organizing meeting notes and rewriting English material. Codex and ChatGPT Work target programming and desktop office work, and deep research suits investigations that pull together many sources.

Things to know

  • Not officially supported in mainland China; it cannot be opened over a direct connection
  • The site notes that conversations may be reviewed and used to improve models; be careful with sensitive content
  • Uploads, image generation and deep research are limited on the free plan

FAQ

What are the main differences between Free and Plus?
Free allows unlimited text chat with limits on other features; Plus adds advanced reasoning models, higher upload and image limits, projects and custom GPTs.
Which platforms are supported?
Web, iOS and Android, plus desktop apps.