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ChatGPT

OpenAI's assistant for writing, questions, files, images, voice and deep research, on web, desktop and phone. By OpenAI.
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Price

$8/mo
Go plan. Free plan.

Works on

Web · iPhone · Android · Desktop
60+ languages

AI League

86 pts · #2 in writing & chat
See the writing & chat standings
87 pts · #2 in image generation
See the image generation standings
89 pts · #2 in research
See the research standings

Free plan and price

Free plan. Free plan with unlimited text chats on the default model and limited uploads, image generation, voice and deep research; ads in some markets.

Go is $8 a month (more uploads and images, same default model, ad-supported); Plus is $20 a month with the full tool suite and Deep Research.

Good for / not for

  • Everyday questions, writing and brainstorming
  • Anyone who wants one app for everything
  • Users who want no ads on a free plan

Pros and cons

  • Most complete toolset: images, voice, files, deep research
  • Generous free plan
  • App Store rating 4.8 from 11 million ratings
  • Best features need Plus ($20)
  • Ads on Free and Go in some markets

Alternatives

AppFree planLanguagesFrom
ClaudeFree plan10+$20/mo
GeminiFree plan70+$4.99/mo
Microsoft CopilotFree plan40+$9.99/mo

How ChatGPT scores in writing & chat

Score0–10Basis
Quality8.5Elo 1483 (GPT-5.6 Sol (xhigh)). LMArena Text leaderboard, blind-vote score (checked Sep 2026).
Ease10.0Checklist: Web · iPhone · Android · Desktop; plain-language prompt yes; start without paying yes.
Free plan9.0Free plan with unlimited text chats on the default model and limited uploads, image generation, voice and deep research; ads in some markets.
Value6.2Entry price $8 a month (monthly billing), compared with the cheapest app in the task.
Languages10.0The iPhone app lists 60 languages (App Store).
Points86(Quality×30% + Ease×20% + Free plan×15% + Value×20% + Languages×15%) × 10

How ChatGPT scores in image generation

Score0–10Basis
Quality8.7Elo 1171 (GPT Image 2 (high)). Artificial Analysis Text to Image Arena, blind-vote Elo. ChatGPT Images 2.0 runs on GPT Image 2.
Ease10.0Checklist: Web · iPhone · Android · Desktop; plain-language prompt yes; start without paying yes.
Free plan9.0Free plan with unlimited text chats on the default model and limited uploads, image generation, voice and deep research; ads in some markets.
Value6.2Entry price $8 a month (monthly billing), compared with the cheapest app in the task.
Languages10.0The iPhone app lists 60 languages (App Store).
Points87(Quality×30% + Ease×20% + Free plan×15% + Value×20% + Languages×15%) × 10

How ChatGPT scores in research

Score0–10Basis
Quality9.3Elo 1257 (GPT-5.6 Sol (xhigh)). LMArena Search leaderboard, blind-vote score (updated Aug 24, 2026).
Ease10.0Checklist: Web · iPhone · Android · Desktop; plain-language prompt yes; start without paying yes.
Free plan9.0Free plan with unlimited text chats on the default model and limited uploads, image generation, voice and deep research; ads in some markets.
Value6.2Entry price $8 a month (monthly billing), compared with the cheapest app in the task.
Languages10.0The iPhone app lists 60 languages (App Store).
Points89(Quality×30% + Ease×20% + Free plan×15% + Value×20% + Languages×15%) × 10

Sources

Checked Sep 28, 2026. Prices and plans change often; check the official site before you buy.