How to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus (and 4 reasons why you should) (2024)

When ChatGPT was first unveiled in November 2022, it was free for all users. However, its quick surge in popularitycaused extended wait times and blackout periods. As a result, OpenAI added its subscription plan, which helped users avoid the wait and access other convenient perks.

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ChatGPT's subscription plan is called ChatGPT Plusand costs $20/month. Since its introduction, the paid subscription model has offered different perks to subscribers. The highlights now include priority access to new, unreleased features and improvements, including OpenAI's latest and greatest updates, such aspriority access to GPT-4o, Voice Mode, image generation, and more.

All of these features combined make ChatGPT Plus a must-subscribe for individuals who rely on ChatGPT for their daily workflow. If you're not convinced, here are the four most compelling reasons why a ChatGPT Plus subscription might be worth it.

1. You need a greater message limit

After OpenAI supercharged the free version of its chatbot, the perks of subscription were less obvious. However, one of the biggest selling points of ChatGPT Plus is its greater message limit for users. Compared to free users, subscribers have a five times greater message limit, with Team and Enterprise users having even higher limits.

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If ChatGPT has become a tool you rely on to complete everyday tasks, then you would benefit from ChatGPT Plus's greater message limit. This feature makes it less likely you will run out of messages and be unable to use the tool for your tasks.

2. You want to experience the new Voice Mode first

One of the coolest features announced during OpenAI's Spring Updates event was a new Voice Mode, which allows users to chat with ChatGPT via real-time video. As seen in the demo below, with the new Voice Mode, ChatGPT can respond to queries and continue the conversation, taking into account your surroundings:

Voice Mode includes other upgrades that make the chatbot a more conversational experience, including pausing when interrupted and voice variations.

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Currently, OpenAI is rolling out Voice Mode in alpha to a small group of ChatGPT Plus users and will continue to add users on a rolling basis. The plan is for all ChatGPT Plus subscribers to access it in the fall.

The alpha version is limited from what was originally seen in the demo above, only having features that allow it to be interrupted and respond to user emotions. OpenAI shared that "video and screen sharing capabilities will launch at a later date." Still, if you want to try a smarter voice assistant ahead of everyone else, the subscription may be worth it.

3. You want to generate images using DALLE-3

When OpenAI first launched DALL-E 2, the text-to-image generator was available to the public for free with a credit allowance that was replenished every month. However, after launching its most advanced text-to-image model,DALL-E 3, the company discontinued access to DALL-E 2.

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That change means the only way to access DALL-E in an OpenAI offering is through a ChatGPT Plus subscription. With the Plus subscription, users can access DALL-E 3's image-generating capabilities within the ChatGPT interface by simply entering a conversational prompt.

4. Create custom GPTs

OpenAI initially unveiled plugins to connect to ChatGPT third-party applications, including access to real-time information on the web and links to popular applications, such as Expedia, OpenTable, Kayak, and more. However, as of March 19, OpenAI stopped allowing users to install new plugins or start new conversations with existing ones, replacing these connections with custom GPTs.

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With custom GPTs, users cancreate brand-new chatbotsthat suit their purpose and browse theGPT Store, which has millions of custom chatbots for different tasks, including known applications, such as Canva, AllTrails, Code Tutor, Adobe Express, and more. With the free version, users can access the GPT Store. However, those users are unable to create their own chatbots, which is arguably the best way to optimize the chatbot for your own specific use case.

How to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus

If you want to expand how you use ChatGPT and experience all the chatbot has to offer, you have to create or sign in to your OpenAI account. Then, you can click the 'Upgrade to Plus' button, select ChatGPT Plus, and complete the transaction.

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