AI chatbots and agents , by OpenAI , since 2022
ChatGPT
OpenAI's general-purpose AI chatbot with voice, image, agent and coding modes
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- API
- MOBILE
- DESKTOP
- EXTENSION
What ChatGPT does
ChatGPT is OpenAI's conversational AI assistant for writing, research, coding, image generation and voice conversations, used by individuals and businesses. It runs on the GPT model family with configurable reasoning effort, browsing, memory across chats, custom GPTs, and an agent mode that can complete multi-step tasks in a sandboxed browser.
What you get: GPT-5.x reasoning models, Agent mode (browser automation), Advanced voice mode, Custom GPTs, Sora video generation, Web browsing + memory, Code interpreter / data analysis, API access.
Typical jobs: ai chatbot for everyday questions; chatgpt for coding help; ai writing assistant; chatgpt agent mode automation; chatgpt vs claude comparison.
Worth knowing: Pricing tiers shift often (Go tier and $100 mid-Pro tier added in 2026); usage caps are enforced across multiple hidden buckets, not one clean number.
What users complain about: Multiple users reported psychological harm and over-attachment issues to the FTC, prompting scrutiny of ChatGPT's conversational design. (TechCrunch / FTC complaints (Oct 2025))
Pricing and plan limits
Verified August 2026| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | Limited GPT-5.x messages per day, capped image generation, standard context window |
| Go | $8 | $8 | Higher message caps than Free, expanded file uploads |
| Plus | $20 | $20 | ~80 messages/3hrs on GPT-5.x-class models, higher image/video caps |
| Pro | $200 | $200 | Effectively unlimited standard usage, full access to top reasoning models |
| Business | $25 | $20 | Per-seat, minimum team size applies |
Where it wins
- Broadest ecosystem: custom GPTs, plugins, Sora video, huge third-party integration base
- Agent mode and browsing handle real multi-step tasks, not just chat
- Frequent model updates keep it near the capability frontier
- Mobile, desktop and voice mode are polished and fast
Where it falls short
- Message and usage caps on Plus are opaque and change without clear notice
- Overrefusal on sensitive-but-legitimate topics has increased in recent RLHF passes
- Pro tier at $200/month is expensive relative to Claude/Gemini top tiers for casual power users
- Memory and personalization occasionally leak context between unrelated chats
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 9.2 | 2.76 |
| Value for money | 25% | 7.0 | 1.75 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.8 | 1.32 |
| Maturity | 15% | 9.5 | 1.43 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 8.0 | 0.80 |
| Momentum | 5% | 9.0 | 0.45 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 8.5 | 8.50 |
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