ChatGPT
OpenAI general-purpose AI assistant for chat, research, images and coding
Is ChatGPT dead?
No. ChatGPT is active and operating normally as of our last check.
- Launched
- Last verified
ChatGPT is the most widely used AI assistant. It answers questions, writes and edits text, analyses files, searches the web, generates images, runs deep research and, with Codex, helps with code. Projects, memory and custom GPTs make it useful for repeat work. It is a general helper for writing, learning, planning and answering everyday questions. Pricing at a glance: Free; Go $8/mo; Plus $20/mo; Pro tiers from $100/mo. As of October 2026, ChatGPT is actively developed and available. Before paying, test the free tier or trial with your own real tasks, check usage limits and commercial-use terms, and compare it with alternatives such as Claude, Google Gemini, Perplexity. Prices change often, so confirm the current plan on the official pricing page.
Active alternatives
Claude
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Google Gemini
ChatbotsGoogle AI assistant built into Android, Search and Workspace
Mistral Le Chat
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DeepSeek
ChatbotsFree AI chat assistant and open-weight models from China-based DeepSeek
Frequently asked questions
Is ChatGPT still active?
Yes. As of October 23, 2026, ChatGPT is active and available at https://chatgpt.com.
Does ChatGPT have a free plan?
Yes, there is a free option with limits. Free; Go $8/mo; Plus $20/mo; Pro tiers from $100/mo.
What are the best ChatGPT alternatives?
Popular alternatives include Claude, Google Gemini, Perplexity.
Sources
- Official ChatGPT pricing page lists Free, Go, Plus and Pro plans.
- Official website: https://chatgpt.com
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