ChatGPT — AI Writing & Chat, honestly priced.
The all-rounder: writing, coding, image generation, voice, research and a million custom GPTs. The free tier alone covers most people.
Category: AI Writing & Chat
Mix score: 9.4
Best for: All-purpose assistant
ChatGPT: the numbers
| Entry price | Free · Plus $20/mo |
|---|---|
| Free tier | Capable free tier · Plus unlocks top models |
| Mix score | 9.4 |
| Best for | All-purpose assistant |
Prices and free-tier details were checked against the vendor’s own pages in October and November 2026 and can change; ChatGPT’s site is always the final word.
The verdict
If you pay for one AI subscription, it's this or Claude.