ChatGPT
Needs re-check
Pricing and plan details for ChatGPT were last checked on 2 June 2026. Pricing should be verified on the provider's current pricing page.
Verdict
Evidence: Editorial assessmentChatGPT has the broadest feature set of the major assistants: chat, images, voice, coding through Codex and agent features. OpenAI moved to the GPT-6 family in September 2026, according to release logs. We could not confirm current ChatGPT plan prices on OpenAI's site, so this page does not show them; check openai.com before buying.
Quick facts
| ChatGPT | |
|---|---|
| Maker | OpenAI |
| Category | AI Chatbots & Assistants |
| Pricing model | Free plan available |
| Status | Active |
| Official site | chatgpt.com |
| Data last checked | 2 June 2026 |
Key facts and sources
| Claim | Detail | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release dates | GPT-6 Astra reported released 3 September 2026; GPT-6 Sol and Luna reported released 24 September 2026. A separate GPT-5.6 family with similar names shipped in July 2026. | Reported | ThursdAI release log, September 2026, 5 October 2026 |
| What it is, licence and access | OpenAI describes Codex CLI as a lightweight coding agent that runs in your terminal. Apache License 2.0. Sign in with ChatGPT to use it as part of a Plus, Pro, Business, Edu or Enterprise plan, or use an API key. | Verified | openai/codex on GitHub, 5 October 2026 |
| ChatGPT Images 2.5 release | ChatGPT Images 2.5 reported released on 10 September 2026. | Reported | ThursdAI release log, September 2026, 5 October 2026 |
| Agent product releases | Reported: ChatGPT Work (27 August 2026), Codex with GPT-6 Astra (3 September) and an Agents API public beta (17 September). | Reported | ThursdAI release log, September 2026, 5 October 2026 |
Pricing
No prices are shown because we have not confirmed them on ChatGPT's own pricing page. Go to ChatGPT
Who should use it
- One assistant for mixed work: writing, images, voice and data analysis
- Developers who want Codex included with a ChatGPT plan
Who should skip it
- You need confirmed prices today (verify on openai.com first)
Limitations and risks
- Plan prices are not shown: openai.com could not be reached for verification on 5 October 2026. Our June 2026 figure for ChatGPT Pro ($200) conflicts with newer reports and has been withdrawn.
- Model names and release dates for GPT-6 are reported by third parties and not yet confirmed on OpenAI's site.
How it compares: ChatGPT alternatives
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Grok
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Perplexity
An AI answer engine that searches the web and replies with cited sources.
DeepSeek
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek's open-weight language models, released under the MIT licence, plus a chat app and API.
Pi
Inflection AI's conversational assistant designed for supportive, personal chat.
Rating
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Common questions
How much does ChatGPT cost?
Pricing should be verified on the provider's current pricing page. We could not confirm OpenAI's October 2026 plan prices, and reports conflict with our earlier June figures, so we are not publishing a number until it is confirmed.
Which ChatGPT plans include Codex?
OpenAI's Codex repository lists Plus, Pro, Business, Edu and Enterprise as plans you can sign in with to use Codex.
Sources
- ThursdAI release log, September 2026 · checked 5 October 2026
- openai/codex on GitHub · checked 5 October 2026
- ChatGPT official site