ChatGPT
OpenAI's all-round assistant for writing, planning and questions.
Not yet hands-on reviewed. This is a factual summary from the pages listed under Sources, checked 17 October 2026. It isn't a review.
What it does
A chat assistant that drafts emails, explains things, plans your week and answers questions. You can keep instructions together in Projects, and Skills are available on every plan, including the free one.
Who it's for
Anyone starting out with AI, at work or at home.
Who it's not for
People who want everything inside Google or Microsoft apps, or who don't want any chance of ads on a cheap plan.
Use it with a MakeASkill skill
Save a skill in a ChatGPT Project so every chat already knows your tone, your job and how you like answers laid out.
See the Weekly status update skill for ChatGPT
Or make your own free skill in about two minutes.
Price in the UK
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Price in the UK App Store | Go £6.99 a month, Plus £19.99 a month Includes VAT. |
Checked 17 October 2026. We don't earn anything from ChatGPT.
Pros
- The free plan includes Projects and Skills
- Works on the web, iPhone and Android
- Cheaper Go plan if you need more than the free limits
Cons
- The free plan limits uploads, memory and image creation
- OpenAI says the Go plan may include ads
How it compares
- Gemini: fits best if you use Gmail and Google Docs.
- Claude: takes skill files directly and reads long documents.
- Microsoft Copilot: built into Word, Excel and Outlook.
Sources
Checked 17 October 2026. Prices and plans change, so always check before you pay. ChatGPT is a trademark of its owner. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.