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ChatGPT vs Perplexity

Compare ChatGPT and Perplexity: subscription prices, documented feature access and usage conditions.

Selected plans: Plus vs Pro

These are specific plan tiers. Use the full plan lists below to compare other budgets.

FeatureChatGPT PlusPerplexity Pro
Monthly price$20.00/mo
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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$20.00/mo
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The official English website lists Pro at $20/month or $200/year. This is the base list price; confirm local checkout currency, taxes and promotions.

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General chat & writingIncluded
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General chat access.

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Included
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Search-based questions and answers.

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Native research toolIncluded
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Expanded Deep Research; availability and limits apply.

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Included
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Research access with monthly limits.

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Native photo & image generationIncluded
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Image generation with limits.

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Included
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Image generation is listed on Pro.

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Codex via ChatGPTIncluded
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Expanded Codex usage.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to OpenAI plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Claude Code via ClaudeNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Anthropic plans, so this row does not apply to ChatGPT. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Anthropic plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Cursor editor plan allowanceNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Cursor plans, so this row does not apply to ChatGPT. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Cursor plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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GitHub Copilot plan allowanceNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to GitHub plans, so this row does not apply to ChatGPT. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to GitHub plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Gemini writing in Gmail & DocsNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to ChatGPT. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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5 TB Google storageNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to ChatGPT. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Usage limitsTool, upload and model allowances vary. Developer API billing is separate.
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Tool, upload and model allowances vary. Developer API billing is separate.

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Pro Search has weekly limits; Research has monthly limits. Fixed personal Pro counts are not published in the comparison.
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Pro Search has weekly limits; Research has monthly limits. Fixed personal Pro counts are not published in the comparison.

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How to choose

ChatGPT is listed here for general chat, writing and coding. Perplexity is listed for search and research. Compare the specific tools and allowances you need before choosing.

A lower fee does not establish better output quality or sufficient capacity. “Unverified” means we have not confirmed a fact; it does not mean the feature is absent.

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All tracked plans

PlanMonthly feeAnnual billingUsage conditionsSources
ChatGPT Plus$20.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedTool, upload and model allowances vary. Developer API billing is separate.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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ChatGPT ProFrom $100.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedOpenAI now lists three monthly Pro tiers: Pro 100 at USD100, Pro 200 at USD200 and Pro 500 at USD500, which adds Astra Ultrafast and the highest included usage. Only the starting price is stored, so this family is excluded from automated cost matching. OpenAI has removed the older 5x and 20x Plus-usage wording, so no usage multiple is claimed here. Pro 200 reopened to new sign-ups with a lower included allowance taking effect on 30 October 2026. Tool, model and usage limits still apply; developer API billing is separate. No annual billing is offered for Go, Plus or Pro.
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Starting price; exact tier cost requires confirmation.

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ChatGPT FreeFreeNo subscription feeAdvanced tools and Codex have limited access. No fixed quota is assumed.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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ChatGPT Go$8.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedEverything in Free plus more messages with tools, more uploads, more image creation, more voice chats and longer memory. OpenAI plans to test ads in Free and Go in the US. Plan limits still apply; developer API billing is separate.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Perplexity Pro$20.00/mo$200.00 upfrontPro Search has weekly limits; Research has monthly limits. Fixed personal Pro counts are not published in the comparison.
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The official English website lists Pro at $20/month or $200/year. This is the base list price; confirm local checkout currency, taxes and promotions.

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Perplexity FreeFreeNo subscription feeVery limited Pro Search, limited uploads and lower research access.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Perplexity Max$200.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedMax includes 10,000 monthly Computer credits and Model Council access. The annual list price is not confirmed from an official English page, so no yearly figure is stored. Usage limits still apply.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Selected individual plans · USD · Before tax. Source check dates apply to individual facts, not the entire site. Older facts require review after 30 days. API billing is separate.