ChatGPT
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is a conversational AI platform for knowledge workers that turns prompts into answers, drafts, images, code help, and research output. It combines GPT-5.5 Instant, GPT-5.5 Thinking, Deep Research, Projects and Tasks, and Codex, and the business offering connects to 60+ apps including Slack, Google Drive, SharePoint, GitHub, and Atlassian. Plans run Free $0, Go $8/month, Plus $20/month, Pro $100/month, BusinessChatGPT & Codex $20/month, BusinessCodex custom, and Enterprise custom pricing.
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At a glance
- ChatGPT is best for knowledge workers who want one place for writing, research, coding, and team collaboration.
- Free $0; Go $8; Plus $20; Pro $100; BusinessCodex Custom; BusinessChatGPT & Codex $20; Enterprise Custom
What does ChatGPT do?
ChatGPT handles conversational AI work by turning prompts into answers, drafts, images, code help, and research output through GPT-5.5 Instant, GPT-5.5 Thinking, and GPT-5.5 Pro. The experience is built around chat, but it also supports uploads, deep research, agent mode, projects, tasks, custom GPTs, and Codex for software work. On the business side, it adds a secure workspace with apps, data analysis, record mode, canvas, and shared projects so teams can move from question to output without switching tools. At scale, ChatGPT is available across web, iOS, and Android, with plans ranging from limited access to unlimited usage subject to guardrails. The business offering connects to 60+ apps, including Slack, Google Drive, SharePoint, GitHub, and Atlassian, while Enterprise adds SCIM, EKM, user analytics, field verification, role-based access controls, and data residency in ten regions. OpenAI also says business data is not trained on by default, and the platform is used by teams such as those at Slack and GitHub.
Why use ChatGPT?
- It combines consumer chat and business workspace features, so teams can start small and expand without changing tools.
- The app ecosystem reaches 60+ connected services, which reduces copy-paste work across documents, files, and project systems.
- Enterprise includes security and governance controls such as SCIM, EKM, role-based access, and field verification.
- Data residency in ten regions gives larger organizations a clearer path for regional compliance requirements.
- Codex support extends the product beyond chat into software engineering, code review, and task automation.
Who is ChatGPT for?
- Knowledge workers who need a single chat interface for drafting, analysis, and quick research.
- Product teams who want shared projects and custom GPTs for recurring workflows.
- Developers who need coding help, file uploads, and Codex-assisted software tasks.
- Operations teams who want connected apps and workspace controls for everyday work.
- Enterprise admins who need security, governance, and data-residency controls.
What are ChatGPT's key features?
GPT-5.5 Access
Use GPT-5.5 Instant and GPT-5.5 Thinking for chat, uploads, and reasoning, helping teams get faster answers and more accurate outputs.
Deep Research
Run expanded deep research to gather and synthesize information across longer sessions, which matters for complex questions and analysis-heavy work.
Image Creation
Generate and refine images with limited or unlimited faster creation depending on plan, useful for producing visuals without switching tools.
Memory and Context
Keep longer memory and expanded context across conversations, so the assistant can retain details from earlier messages and handle larger tasks.
Projects and Tasks
Organize work with projects, tasks, and custom GPTs, helping users structure repeatable workflows and keep related work in one place.
Codex Access
Use Codex for software engineering tasks, including code and security reviews plus cloud environments for multi-agent workflows.
Agent Mode
Let the assistant take actions across documents, tools, and codebases, which reduces manual handoffs when completing multi-step work.
File Uploads
Upload files for analysis and generation, with expanded or unlimited support on higher plans, making it easier to work from existing documents.
What are ChatGPT's use cases?
Knowledge workers draft faster
Knowledge workers use ChatGPT as a single chat interface to draft emails, summarize notes, and do quick research in one place. They lean on Memory and Context to keep follow-up prompts aligned, and File Uploads to turn documents into usable answers without switching tools.
Product teams run shared workflows
Product teams use ChatGPT to keep recurring work in one shared space, using Projects and Tasks to organize launches, specs, and follow-ups. They also build repeatable assistants with custom GPTs, so the same workflow can handle status updates, planning, and handoff questions.
Developers get coding help
Developers use ChatGPT to debug code, review snippets, and move software tasks forward with Codex Access. When they need to work from real files, File Uploads let them share logs or source material, while Agent Mode helps push multi-step coding work toward completion.
Operations teams automate daily work
Operations teams use ChatGPT to handle everyday work across connected apps and internal processes, relying on Agent Mode to carry out multi-step actions. They use Memory and Context to keep instructions consistent, and File Uploads to work from the documents already in circulation.
How does ChatGPT work?
- Start by opening a chat and adding the first file, note, or prompt you want to work from. Use File Uploads to bring in source material immediately.
- Ask ChatGPT to draft, analyze, or research the task, then refine the answer in the same thread. Use Memory and Context so follow-up prompts stay aligned.
- Organize recurring work in Projects and Tasks, and save repeatable prompts as custom GPTs for the team. This keeps launches, reviews, and handoffs in one place.
- Switch on Deep Research, Image Creation, or Codex Access when the job needs deeper analysis, visuals, or coding help. Use Agent Mode for multi-step work that should keep moving.
- Keep using the same workspace for ongoing work, so ChatGPT can reuse context and support faster follow-ups. Add more files or tasks as the workflow expands.
How much does ChatGPT cost?
Free
$0- Limited access to GPT-5.5 Instant
- Limited messages and uploads
- Limited and slower image generation
- Limited deep research
- Limited memory and context
- Limited Codex access
Go
$8- More access to GPT-5.5 Instant
- More messages
- More uploads
- More image creation
- Longer memory
Plus
$20- Reasoning with GPT-5.5 Thinking
- Expanded messages and uploads
- More complex and accurate image creation
- Expanded deep research and agent mode
- Expanded memory and context
- Projects, tasks and custom GPTs
- Expanded Codex usage
- Early access to new features
Pro
$100- 5x or 20x more usage
- Pro reasoning with GPT-5.5 Pro
- Maximum Codex tasks
- Unlimited GPT-5.3 and file uploads
- Unlimited and faster image creation
- Maximum deep research and agent mode
- Maximum memory and context
- Expanded projects, tasks and custom GPTs
- Research preview of new features
BusinessCodex
Custom- AI-powered software engineering
- Automated code and security reviews
- Automate tasks on your computer
- Take action across your documents, tools and codebases
- Built-in worktrees and cloud environments for multi-agent workflows
- No fixed seat fee; pay as you go based on usage
- No training on your data; SAML security
- Support for compliance with GDPR, CCPA and other privacy laws. Aligned with CSA STAR and SOC 2 Type 2
BusinessChatGPT & Codex
$20- Everything in ChatGPT Plus and Business Codex plans
- Unlimited core chat and access to the best models for work
- 60+ apps that bring your tools and data into ChatGPT, like Slack, Google Drive, SharePoint, GitHub, Atlassian and more
- Business features like apps, data analysis, record mode, canvas, shared projects and custom workspace GPTs
- Member, role and billing management
- No training on your data; SAML security
- Support for compliance with GDPR, CCPA and other privacy laws. Aligned with CSA STAR and SOC 2 Type 2
Enterprise
Custom pricing- Expanded context window that supports longer inputs and larger files
- Enterprise-level security and controls, including SCIM, EKM, user analytics, field verification and role-based access controls
- Support for data residency in ten regions
- 24/7 priority support, SLAs, custom legal terms and access to AI advisors (eligible customers)
- Invoicing and billing, volume discounts
Frequently asked questions
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is a conversational AI platform for knowledge workers that turns prompts into answers, drafts, images, code help, and research output. It combines GPT-5.5 Instant, GPT-5.5 Thinking, Deep Research, Projects and Tasks, and Codex, and the business offering connects to 60+ apps including Slack, Google Drive, SharePoint, GitHub, and Atlassian. Plans run Free $0, Go $8/month, Plus $20/month, Pro $100/month, BusinessChatGPT & Codex $20/month, BusinessCodex custom, and Enterprise custom pricing.
How much does ChatGPT cost? Is it free?
ChatGPT has a free plan, with paid tiers including Go at $8, Plus at $20, Pro at $100.
What is ChatGPT used for? Who is it for?
ChatGPT is used for GPT-5.5 Access, Deep Research, and Image Creation. It's built for Knowledge workers, Product teams, and Developers.
Editor's read
Check which plan you need for the workspace and admin controls you expect. The business offering includes apps, data analysis, record mode, canvas, shared projects, and custom workspace GPTs, while Enterprise adds SCIM, EKM, user analytics, field verification, role-based access controls, and data residency in ten regions.
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