Since its launch at the end of November 2022, ChatGPT has evolved at a dizzying pace, incorporating new capabilities and modifications that have enabled it to deliver a better service. As its artificial intelligence has grown, OpenAI has introduced different plans and pricing options to meet the needs of every type of user.
Following the launch of GPT-5 in August 2025, the landscape of ChatGPT’s various plans and pricing changed in order to adapt to the new context. In general, it can be summarized that GPT‑5 is the new standard, serving as the default model in ChatGPT for all registered users, replacing previous versions such as GPT‑4o, o3, GPT‑4.1, GPT‑4.5, and GPT‑4.
Let us now bring some order to these options 😉
This plan, completely accessible at no cost to any user, offers access to the GPT‑5 model, with limited usage compared to the paid versions. Through this plan, you may interact with ChatGPT, upload files and images, and receive enhanced responses utilizing real-time web content. In addition, you have the ability to generate images and perform data analysis, although there are certain restrictions regarding the quantity and depth of interactions. Once you have reached the limit, you will begin to use the GPT-5 mini model.
What is that limit? You may send up to 10 messages every 5 hours. Upon reaching this limit, chats will automatically use the mini version of the model until it is reset. Free users also have access to one GPT-5 Thinking message per day.
Furthermore, you will be able to explore the GPT Store (although you cannot create customized GPTs), but the available voice model is standard only, with no access to advanced features. This plan is ideal for those wishing to utilize the artificial intelligence tool for personal use without extensive requirements, taking advantage of the basic capabilities provided.
This is the most recent plan launched by the company. Priced at $5 per month, it is designed to be an affordable paid option for individuals who are already familiar with the free plan and wish to unlock increased access to this AI’s primary tools.
ChatGPT Go increases the usage limits of the features included in the free plan (advanced reasoning with GPT-5, message uploads, image generation, advanced research, and memory) and permits the creation of customized GPTs. However, OpenAI has not yet specified the exact usage limits for this plan.
With a price of $20 per month, ChatGPT Plus is designed for users who seek to enhance their productivity and creativity in projects through the use of AI. This plan offers all the features of the Go plan, but with greater capabilities and fewer restrictions.
Although certain limitations remain regarding messaging, file uploads, advanced data analysis, and image generation, ChatGPT Plus allows you to send up to 160 messages every 3 hours using GPT‑5, after which it switches to the mini model. Nevertheless, during periods of high demand, these conditions may be temporarily reduced.
You may also manually select the GPT-5-Thinking model in the model selector, with a usage limit of up to 3,000 messages per week. Once the weekly limit has been reached, a pop-up notification will be displayed and GPT-5-Thinking will no longer appear in the menu.
Other notable features included in this plan are limited access to Sora 1, ChatGPT’s AI video generator, and the ability to use the programming agent Codex.
The ChatGPT Pro model costs $200 per month and is intended for experts, professionals, and researchers who require advanced capabilities in the field of artificial intelligence.
ChatGPT Pro integrates all the advantages and features of the Plus plan, but with additional improvements, such as unlimited access to GPT‑5 and advanced reasoning models. Users on this plan may utilize models such as GPT‑5 Thinking and GPT‑5 Pro, which are optimized for answering complex queries with greater computational power, improving performance in scientific, mathematical, and programming tasks.
Moreover, ChatGPT Pro provides expanded access to Deep Research, advanced voice mode, and the opportunity to experiment with new OpenAI research projects, such as the Operator model.
The price of this plan varies depending on whether you choose the annual payment option ($25/month per user) or monthly ($30/month per user). ChatGPT Business is designed for teams and small to medium-sized companies, with the ability to support between 2 and 149 users.
It includes all the features of ChatGPT Plus and imposes fewer restrictions (although some remain) regarding web browsing, data analysis, video, and image generation. ChatGPT Business users can utilize GPT‑5 as the default model, with access to advanced features and a higher usage volume compared to the free plans. Additionally, ChatGPT Business contains an administration console for workspace management and guarantees that submitted data will not be used to train the AI model.
As with the Plus plan, a Business user may manually select the GPT-5-Thinking model in the selector, with a usage limit of up to 3,000 messages per week. Once the weekly limit is reached, a pop-up notification will be displayed and GPT-5-Thinking will no longer appear in the menu. This plan also provides access to GPT-5 Pro.
This is the plan you should choose if ChatGPT Business is insufficient for your company’s needs, as it has the capacity to serve more than 150 users. The price for this plan is determined based on the specific needs of your company, so you will need to contact the OpenAI sales team for a personalized quotation.
ChatGPT Enterprise provides all the capabilities of the Business plan, but with additional improvements, such as higher message limits, an expanded context window allowing longer inputs and larger files, as well as enterprise-grade privacy and advanced data analysis features. Users also receive priority access to OpenAI models and experts. In addition, it offers 24-hour priority support.
In May 2024, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Edu, an option designed for universities so that all campus members (students, professors, and researchers) are able to benefit from advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. This model is now based on GPT‑5 and provides access to its features, with fewer restrictions than the free plan.
ChatGPT Edu includes advanced capabilities such as data analysis, web browsing, file integration, and the option to summarize documents. It also enables the creation of customized GPTs, which may be shared within university workspaces. Furthermore, this model includes enterprise-level administration and security controls.
Regarding pricing, OpenAI does not set a fixed rate and requests that universities contact its sales team in order to obtain a personalized quotation. This suggests that the plan’s cost will be adjusted depending on the specific needs and characteristics of each educational institution.
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