ChatGPT pricing, plans and how to pay
OpenAI's general assistant with search, files, data analysis, images and voice in one app.
In short
As of Oct 29, 2026, ChatGPT has a free plan and paid plans start at $8/month (Go: More messages with tools, uploads, image generation and memory; may include ads). Payment: Any major credit card for Go, Plus and Pro. These plans are billed monthly only.
Plans and limits
| Plan | Price / month | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | GPT-6 text chat; limited uploads, image generation, voice and deep research |
| Go | $8 | More messages with tools, uploads, image generation and memory; may include ads |
| Plus | $20 | Advanced reasoning models including GPT-6; higher limits; projects, scheduled tasks, Codex |
| Pro | $100 | Three usage tiers at $100, $200 or $500/month; Ultrafast mode on $500 |
USD before tax, billed monthly unless noted. Regional and in-app prices may differ. Verified Oct 29, 2026.
Good fit for
- A broad toolbox for mixed daily work
- Data analysis on spreadsheets
- Teams that want the largest ecosystem of integrations
Watch out for
- Go may include ads
- OpenAI's supported-countries list does not include mainland China or Hong Kong, and the pricing page hides prices for the China region
Signing up and paying
- Sign-up
- Email, phone number, or a Google, Microsoft or Apple account.
- Payment
- Any major credit card for Go, Plus and Pro. These plans are billed monthly only.
- Is ChatGPT available in China?
- Mainland China and Hong Kong are not on OpenAI’s list of supported countries and territories, and the ChatGPT pricing page shows no prices for the China region.
Frequently asked questions
Is ChatGPT free?
Yes, there is a free plan (Free): GPT-6 text chat; limited uploads, image generation, voice and deep research.
How much does ChatGPT cost per month?
Paid plans: Go ($8/month); Plus ($20/month); Pro ($100/month). Prices are in US dollars before tax.
How do I sign up for ChatGPT?
Email, phone number, or a Google, Microsoft or Apple account.
How can I pay for ChatGPT?
Any major credit card for Go, Plus and Pro. These plans are billed monthly only.
Is ChatGPT available in China?
Mainland China and Hong Kong are not on OpenAI’s list of supported countries and territories, and the ChatGPT pricing page shows no prices for the China region.
What are the alternatives to ChatGPT?
Similar tools we track: Claude (from $20/month), DeepSeek (free plan available), Qwen (free plan available).
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Change history
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Verified Prices, plan limits, sign-up and payment options confirmed on the official site. |