ChatGPT
AI assistant for research, writing, voice, images, and creating documents, slides, spreadsheets, and code. The desktop app includes Chat, Work, and Codex.
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At a glance
- Good for
- Research a topic · Create work deliverables
- Starting access
- Free and paid plans; tools, models, and usage vary by plan and platform.
- Before you start
- Use free text chat; uploads and other tools have separate limits.
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, CLI
Put it to work
Browse task guidesCommon questions
Is ChatGPT free?
There is a free way to start, and paid plans are also listed.
What platforms does ChatGPT run on?
ChatGPT lists Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, CLI.
Who makes ChatGPT?
OpenAI publishes ChatGPT.
When was ChatGPT last reviewed?
Official sources were reviewed on 2026-10-29.
What is ChatGPT?
AI assistant for research, writing, voice, images, and creating documents, slides, spreadsheets, and code. The desktop app includes Chat, Work, and Codex.
Plans, access & official sources
Capabilities
Web research · File analysis · Document, slide and spreadsheet creation · Image generation · Voice conversations · Codex coding tasks in the ChatGPT desktop app · Personal agents (dots), where available
- Pricing
- Free and paid plans
- Access
- Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, CLI
Free and paid plans; tools, models, and usage vary by plan and platform. Work and Codex access share plan usage; advanced features have separate limits. Codex also has a separate CLI; its access and billing depend on the plan.
ChatGPT · Free
Plan details checked
- Everyday text chat is free; uploads, images, data analysis, and GPTs have separate limits. Check the current plan before upgrading.
- The guide workflow uses pasted text. File uploads and other tools have separate limits.
- Review the provider's account requirements and data settings before sharing information.
Codex · Local coding · Plus or billed API access
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- This recommendation uses the local CLI and requires installation and development setup.
- Free Codex desktop access is a separate rollout; the documented CLI workflow uses an eligible paid plan or separately billed API access.
- Native code needs a separate framework and device testing. You own deployment, credentials, and maintenance.
Review scope & sources
Provider information reviewed; this is not a hands-on product evaluation.
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