OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Go in the United States, offering GPT-5.2 access, increased message and image-generation limits, and larger memory—all for just $8 a month. However, users should be prepared as the company plans to test ads in the app in the coming weeks.
ChatGPT Go sits below the Plus ($20/month) and Pro ($200/month) tiers, providing a budget-friendly alternative for casual users. For $8 per month, subscribers receive:
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10x more messages than the free tier
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Increased file uploads and image generation
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Access to the latest GPT-5.2 model, which offers faster, more accurate, and safer responses
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Enhanced memory for better context in conversations
Originally launched in India, ChatGPT Go offered eligible users 12 months free under a promotional offer. In the U.S., the subscription costs $8, roughly $5 in India’s converted pricing.
Ads coming to free and go tiers
OpenAI will begin testing ads at the bottom of ChatGPT responses in free and Go tiers, primarily when sponsored products or services are relevant to the conversation.
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Ads will be clearly labeled and separated from AI-generated answers
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Conversations will not be shared with advertisers
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Ads will not influence ChatGPT’s responses
This marks the beginning of a potential revenue stream for OpenAI, while Plus and Pro subscribers will remain ad-free for the foreseeable future.
How ChatGPT Go fits into OpenAI’s ecosystem
While Plus and Pro tiers target researchers, data analysts, and professionals, ChatGPT Go is designed for everyday users seeking more creative control and higher usage limits than the free tier.
The launch reinforces OpenAI’s strategy to expand access to GPT-5.2 and offer options for different user needs and budgets.
