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Is ChatGPT Plus still worth $20 when the free version offers so much - including GTP-5?

We compare ChatGPT's Pro, Plus, and Free plans: Which tier is right for you?

Therefore, the main benefit of upgrading is getting to use features like Deep Research, Advanced Voice Mode, and GPT-4o image generation a lot more frequently than you could on the free tier. GPT-5 ChatGPT Search (web browsing for timely information and sources) Image Generation via GPT-4o (daily limit applies) Deep Research (up to five "lightweight" tasks per month) ChatGPT Voice (free monthly preview) File and Photo Uploads for in-chat discussions (limited usage) Memory Feature for referencing recent conversations (lightweight version) The free version offers enough headroom for light interactions -- asking a few questions per day, generating a handful of images, briefly exploring advanced data analysis, and more.

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