ChatGPT
Chat assistant for code help, debugging, quick research, and generating text or images.
Is ChatGPT free?
Unlimited everyday text chats on GPT-5.6 Luna, the smallest GPT-5.6 model, plus web search, image generation, file uploads, voice mode, and limited Codex.
The catch
You only get the small Luna model. Images, uploads, Deep Research, voice and Codex run against a usage limit OpenAI does not publish, and free chats are used for training by default.
Best for
- Quick code questions and explanations
- Debugging snippets with web search for docs
- Trying Codex for small coding tasks
- Generating mock images for prototypes
How to start
- Go to chatgpt.com and sign up
- Ask your question, and tap Think for harder problems
- Check what you have left under Settings > Usage
- Turn off 'Improve the model for everyone' in Settings > Data Controls to opt out of training
Free plans change often. Confirm the current limits on ChatGPT's own pricing page before you rely on them.
ChatGPT: common questions
Is ChatGPT free?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0 and gives unlimited everyday text chats on GPT-5.6 Luna. Images, file uploads, Deep Research and Codex have usage limits.
Does ChatGPT free use my data for training?
Yes, by default. Turn off 'Improve the model for everyone' in Settings > Data Controls to opt out.