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Excellent fit · Coding assistants
ChatGPT
OpenAI's assistant, with Codex for software work.
Best as the place you plan the build and then hand software tasks to Codex.
- Vendor
- OpenAI
- Pricing tier
- Freemium
- Best for
- Planning a product, then delegating code to Codex
- Open source
- No
What it is
ChatGPT is OpenAI's assistant. The product includes general chat and Codex for software tasks in the desktop app. A free tier exists, and paid plans add more access. Model names, voice features, and Codex limits change often; the release notes and pricing page are the source of truth.
ChatGPT is free to start. Paid individual and business plans are listed on the official pricing page. API usage is a separate bill.
Why it ranks
- Useful for planning a product before any code exists
- Codex is the coding-agent surface inside the ChatGPT apps
- Free tier is publicly documented
Watch outs
- Codex access on the free tier is limited
- The model lineup changes; do not assume a specific model is included