General-purpose AI assistant for writing, code, analysis and image generation.
Why we recommend it
The broadest general assistant, and the one most people already have. Strong for UX copy, research synthesis and quick code.
Strengths
- Very broad general capability
- Image generation included
- Large ecosystem of custom GPTs
Keep in mind
- Free tier is rate limited
- Can state wrong things confidently
How much does ChatGPT cost?
Free – $20/mo — Free tier, with paid plans.
List price, excluding tax. Compare prices across the directory.
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