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ChatGPT Work
It does steps, you reviewDoes steps, you checkLast checked 2026-10-17
What stays yours: Checking the output before it goes to anyone.
Mostly does steps, you check. See which level of help each tool gives.
Can it work safely for you?
- Can it open and edit your files?
- File uploads; 'code edits on macOS' on Go+
- What it can connect to
- Plugins on all plans; apps connecting to internal tools + Developer mode (beta) on Plus/Pro
- Can it keep working while you're away?
- Scheduled tasks on Go+
- Controls for your organisation
- Business/Enterprise only
Plans, price and where it runs
- Made by
- OpenAI
- Which plans include it, and cost
- Limited on Free/Go (desktop only); Plus and Pro on desktop, web, mobile. Dollar prices not shown on fetched page
- Where you can use it
- desktop, web, mobile
- How it works with you
- It does steps, you review
- How much it does on its own
- Does steps, you check
Prices are in US dollars as shown on the vendor's US pricing page, unless stated.
Where this comes from
- https://chatgpt.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-17)
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