ChatGPT
Conversational AI for writing, coding, analysis, and task automation across device platforms
ChatGPT is OpenAI's conversational AI platform that generates text, code, and images; handles data analysis; browses the web; and orchestrates multi-step workflows. Available across web, iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows with six pricing tiers spanning free access to enterprise deployments.
How we scored it
Six-factor weighted score. Each dimension scored 0–10 by our editorial team across testing periods of 3–18 months. No vendor influence.
What it actually costs
Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.
The real cost
What you'll actually pay across 4 years, including the renewal cliff. We blend the math so you see the true monthly cost.
When the bill actually arrives
Most hosts advertise intro pricing prominently and renewal pricing in the fine print. Here\'s the trajectory drawn to scale.
ChatGPT against the field
The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.
| ChatGPTThis page | Claude | Grammarly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReviewCost score | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Cheapest plan | Free | — | — |
| From | — | — | — |
| Renews at | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Biggest strength | Breadth of capabilities: text, code, images, voice, web browsing, file analysis, and agentic task execution in one interface | Superior reasoning and complex multi-step problem-solving compared to competitors; excels at code review and architecture work | Real-time detection across 400+ grammar and spelling rule types with multi-language support |
| Biggest drawback | Free and Go tiers now include ads in US and EU markets; conversation data used for training by default (manual opt-out required) | No image generation or video creation capability; limited to text and vision understanding only | 150% price markup for month-to-month billing ($30) vs annual ($12/month); surprise auto-renewal charges when free trial lapses without cancellation |
Prices are the published figures at the time of writing and change often. Renewal pricing is shown where the vendor publishes it. See how we review.
What people ask about ChatGPT
Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.