ChatGPT Pricing (2026)
Full breakdown of ChatGPT plans, costs, and what you get at each tier. See how it compares to other AI assistant tools.
ChatGPT pricing
AI AssistantChecked Aug 2026- Plus$20/monthor $16.67/month billed yearly
A free tier is available.
Usage limits are approximate. Messages: ~160 frontier-model messages per 3 hours, plus weekly Thinking caps
What it covers
AI assistant and coding platform with Codex autonomous agent for multi-file development.
- Codex autonomous coding agent
- GPT-5.3 with multi-agent coordination
- Image generation with DALL-E
- Custom GPTs and plugin ecosystem
- Interactive steering mid-task
Cost projections
| Period | Monthly billing | Annual billing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $20 | $16.67 |
| 3 months | $60 | $50.01 |
| 6 months | $120 | $100.02 |
| 12 months | $240 | $200.04 |
| Annual savings | Save $39.96/yr |
Compare AI Assistant pricing
| Tool | Monthly | Annual | Free tier | Usage limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | $20/month | $16.67/month | Yes | ~160 frontier-model messages per 3 hours, plus weekly Thinking caps |
| Claude | $20/month | $16.67/month | Yes | ~45 messages per 5 hours, plus weekly caps shared with Claude Code |
| Gemini | $19.99/month | $16.67/month | Yes | ~4x free-tier chat limits plus ~1,000 monthly AI credits for media |
| Perplexity | $20/month | $16.67/month | Yes | Unlimited Pro searches (~300+/day); ~20 Deep Research reports daily |
| Notion AI | $20/month | $16/month | Yes | Trial AI responses only on Plus; full AI moved to Business plan in 2026 |
| Grok | $30/month | $25/month | Yes | High shared limits across chat, Imagine media, and voice; caps unpublished |
| Poe | $20/month | $16.67/month | Yes | ~1M monthly points shared across all bots and models |
| Le Chat | $14.99/month | $14.99/month | Yes | Higher message limits across Mistral models; caps unpublished |
| Kimi | $19/month | $19/month | Yes | Higher chat and agent usage limits; exact caps unpublished |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ChatGPT Plus cost per month?
ChatGPT Plus costs $20/mo and includes access to GPT-5.3, Codex autonomous coding agents, DALL-E image generation, and custom GPTs. A free tier is available with limited usage.
Is ChatGPT free to use?
Yes, ChatGPT offers a free tier with access to GPT-4o mini and limited usage. The free plan is suitable for casual use, but power users and developers will benefit from the Plus plan at $20/mo.
Does ChatGPT offer annual billing discounts?
Yes, ChatGPT Plus offers annual billing at approximately $16.67/mo (billed annually), saving you roughly $40/year compared to monthly billing.
What is included in ChatGPT Plus vs the free plan?
ChatGPT Plus includes GPT-5.3 with multi-agent coordination, Codex autonomous coding agent, DALL-E image generation, custom GPTs, and priority access during peak times. The free plan offers basic chat with GPT-4o mini.
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