Is ChatGPT Plus still worth your $20? I compared it to the Free, Go, and Pro plans - here's my advice

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• ChatGPT Go adds more access for $8 a month, without upgrading to Plus.
• Plus stays best for priority access and higher limits across top features.
• Pro is for power users who need the highest caps and GPT-5.2 Pro.

It's been a few years since ChatGPT first appeared, and since then, the AI chatbot has continuously updated with new models, features, limitations, and plans. While there's a lot you can do for free, some tools and perks are reserved for paid tiers.

OpenAI introduced the $20 monthly Plus plan to manage demand and guarantee access during busy periods. But now, it also has ChatGPT Go, a new low-cost plan for just $8 per month. OpenAI has also said that ads are coming soon in the US for the Go and ...