The essentials

What is it?

ChatGPT is an AI assistant that handles text, images, voice, and data in a single chat interface to support tasks such as research, writing, and coding.

Mainly suited for

AI assistants & chatbots · Write text · Find and understand information

Can also

Code generation · Image generation · Vision · Data analysis · Speech to speech · Agents

Who is it for?

Beginners · Practitioners · Companies · Developers · Decision-makers

Does it cost anything?

Freemium · Free to try checked on 14 June 2026

Anything to note?

−Full feature scope and access to more capable models require paid plans; the free plan is limited in scope.
−Some features (such as apps in ChatGPT) are restricted by region, for example outside the EEA, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
−Outputs can contain errors and should be verified for important matters.

What is ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a general-purpose AI assistant from OpenAI used through a chat interface. It can answer questions, search the web, analyze and generate images, work with files and data, communicate by voice, and assist with coding. Users can build their own assistants (custom GPTs) and use features such as deep research and agent modes. ChatGPT is available on web, iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, as well as through business plans.

Best for

Everyday and professional tasks across text, data, images, and code in one assistant

Strengths

+Combines multiple functions (chat, web search, image analysis and generation, data analysis, voice, code) in a single interface.
+Available on web, iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, and accessible through a free plan.
+Business plans offer documented security and compliance options, including SOC 2 Type 2, ISO certifications, a DPA, and EU data residency.
+Allows custom assistants (custom GPTs) as well as advanced features such as deep research and agent modes.

Privacy & data

According to OpenAI, content from ChatGPT Business and Enterprise is not used for training by default and is encrypted in transit and at rest; for free and individual plans, data handling depends on the chosen settings and plan.

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Learn more about ChatGPT

▸ Technical details

Capabilities

ChatReasoningWeb searchCode generationImage generationVisionData analysisSummarizationSpeech to speechAgentsCustom assistantsKnowledge grounding (RAG)

Use cases

ResearchContent creationSoftware developmentEducationDecision supportMarketing contentCustomer service

Platforms

webiosandroidmacoswindowsapi

Sources