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ChatGPT

ChatGPT is the broad generalist and our second opinion engine. We use it for quick exploration, voice and image workflows, multimodal checks, and cases where a different model family gives useful contrast.

Our rating
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Pricing
Free / $20+
Last re-tested
May 1, 2026
Website
chatgpt.com →
VERDICT
Keep it if you use voice, images, or second-opinion checks. Claude can be primary, but ChatGPT still covers too much to ignore.

Best for

  • Quick ideation, rewrites, summaries, and sanity checks
  • Image generation, visual prompting, voice, and multimodal tasks
  • Comparing a Claude answer against a different assistant before publishing
  • Everyday questions where speed matters more than a formal evidence trail

Skip if

  • You need the final answer to cite current sources; use Perplexity or Google AI Mode first
  • The work needs the calmest long-form prose voice; use Claude
  • You are handling sensitive client data outside an approved business workspace

Pricing breakdown

Plan
Cost
What you get
Free
$0
Useful for light everyday tasks with limits.
Plus
$20/mo+
Expanded access for reasoning, image, upload, projects, tasks, and agent features.
Pro
Higher-usage paid tier
For heavier reasoning, Codex, research, media, and agent workloads.
Business / Enterprise
Per-user or custom
Workspace controls, app connectors, compliance posture, and business data protections.