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ChatGPT

The world's most popular AI chatbot, built by OpenAI.

Price: Plus plan from $20/month. Free plan available.
Platforms: Web · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android
Free plan: yes
API available: yes
Open source: no
Available in Spanish: yes

We review pricing and features regularly, but check them on the official site before subscribing. How we review.

What is ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is OpenAI's conversational assistant. Use it to write, summarise, code, study, analyse data and much more. Its free plan gives access to the base models, while the Plus plan unlocks the most advanced models, image generation and web browsing.

Pros

  • The most complete ecosystem: voice, images, file analysis
  • Excellent in Spanish
  • Apps for every platform

Cons

  • The free plan has strict usage limits
  • It can make up facts (hallucinations)

What ChatGPT is like in practice

Where it stands out

Its advantage is not answering better than the rest, it is doing more things without leaving the same window: generating images, talking by voice, running code, reading files and remembering what you told it weeks ago. For anyone wanting one AI tool rather than juggling five, it remains the most convenient answer.

Where it falls short

It writes with a very recognisable structure — lists, closing summaries, transition sentences — that works for informational content and gives away text meant to sound personal. And it still invents specific facts with complete confidence: names, figures and links that do not exist. Anything you plan to publish needs checking elsewhere.

How its pricing works

The free plan is fine for occasional queries but drops you to a weaker model as soon as you use it daily, without much warning. The paid tier is around $20/month and that is where the complete product lives. Before subscribing, use it free for a week on your real work: if you never hit the limit, you do not need it.

Is ChatGPT right for you?

Yes, if…

You want a single tool that does almost everything: writing, coding, generating images, talking by voice and analysing files. It is the safest pick if you are not sure what you will need.

No, if…

You need answers with verifiable sources — Perplexity is better there — or you want top quality at one specific task. Paying is also not worth it if your use is occasional.

Frequently asked questions

Is ChatGPT free?

Yes, it has a free plan with limits. The Plus plan costs $20/month and gives access to the most capable models.

Does ChatGPT work in Spanish?

Yes, it works perfectly in Spanish, both by text and by voice.

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