Review Geek - Is ChatGPT Plus Worth the Money?

March 21, 2023

ChatGPT is all the rage in 2023. Most people know it’s free to use during OpenAI’s research period, but fewer people know that the company will let you pay for it too. Our man on the AI beat, Dave, decided to see if $20 a month was worth it to get the extra benefits that come with paying for the world’s hottest chatbot. In our top story, he shares his experiences, explains what you get for your hard-earned cash, and lets you know if it’s worth you to shell out the bucks to get your own ChatGPT Plus account.

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— Danny

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