Don't Pay For ChatGPT Plus? GPT-4o and More Tools to ChatGPT Free Users

Corbin Brown
14 May 202405:09

TLDROpenAI has recently announced that Chat GPT 4 will be freely available to everyone, prompting a discussion on whether the $20 Chat GPT Plus plan is still necessary. While the free tier offers access to data analysis, file uploads, and GPT's vision, users will be limited in the number of messages they can send within a three-hour window. The Plus plan, however, provides additional benefits such as creating custom GPTs, early access to new features, and a higher message limit. The video also mentions the GPT store, which is now accessible for free, potentially increasing traffic and attention for builders. The impact of these changes on the GPT store's revenue and the overall value of the Plus plan remains to be seen.

Takeaways

  • 🆓 Chat GPT 4 is now free for everyone, but it's being rolled out gradually.
  • 💻 Visiting Chat GPT's website will grant you access to version 3.5 for free.
  • 📚 Free tier users have access to data analysis, file uploads, browsing, and using GPT's vision and chat features.
  • 🚫 Free users will be limited in the number of messages they can send within a three-hour window.
  • 🛍️ Free users get access to the GPT store but cannot create their own GPTs.
  • 🤖 GPTs are custom versions of Chat GPT designed for specific tasks.
  • 💰 The revenue potential of creating GPTs on the store is still unclear as the revenue program has not been fully implemented.
  • 📈 The number of messages on the Plus plan is significantly higher compared to the free plan.
  • 🔍 Plus plan users get early access to new features like the recently released desktop app.
  • 🎨 Free users may not have the ability to create DALL-E image generation.
  • 🔄 The decision to keep the Chat GPT Plus plan or switch to the free plan depends on individual needs and the value they see in the additional features.

Q & A

  • What was the main announcement from OpenAI recently?

    -The main announcement from OpenAI was that Chat GPT 4 is going to be free for everyone.

  • How can users access the free version of Chat GPT?

    -Users can access the free version of Chat GPT by going to ChatGPT.com.

  • What are the limitations for free users of Chat GPT?

    -Free users will be limited in the amount of messages they can send to Chat GPT within a three-hour window.

  • What is the GPT store and how does it benefit free users?

    -The GPT store is a platform where users can discover and use GPTs created by others. Free users will have access to the GPT store, which can drive more traffic and attention to the store.

  • Why might someone still want to pay for the Chat GPT Plus plan?

    -Some might choose to pay for the Chat GPT Plus plan to have the ability to create their own GPTs, for higher message limits, early access to new features, and potentially to create and sell custom GPTs.

  • What is the current message limit for Plus plan users on GPT 4?

    -As of the information provided, Plus plan users get 80 messages every 3 hours on GPT 4.

  • What is the incentive for creators to create GPTs on the GPT store?

    -The incentive for creators is the potential for revenue generation through the GPT store, although the specifics of the revenue program and its payouts are not detailed in the script.

  • How does the free tier of Chat GPT access differ from the Plus plan?

    -The free tier provides access to data analysis, file uploads, browsing, and using GPTs, but lacks the ability to create custom GPTs and may have lower message limits.

  • What additional feature was mentioned for Plus plan users?

    -Plus plan users have early access to new features, such as the recently released desktop app.

  • Is there a difference between the desktop app and the web application in terms of functionality?

    -Yes, the desktop app offers more functionality compared to the web application, as mentioned in the script.

  • What was the speaker's opinion on the overall impact of making Chat GPT free?

    -The speaker sees a positive aspect in the increased traffic to the GPT store, which could lead to more conversations and potentially more revenue for creators.

  • How can users get the Chat GPT app on their device?

    -The speaker mentions a video at the end of the script that shows how to download and install the Chat GPT desktop app.

Outlines

00:00

🤖 OpenAI's GPT-4 Going Free: Should You Still Pay for the Plus Plan?

The video discusses the recent announcement by OpenAI that GPT-4 will be available for free, raising questions about the necessity of continuing to pay for a premium plan. The host outlines the benefits of the free tier, which includes access to data analysis, file uploads, browsing, and using GPT for vision and chat. However, free users will face limitations on the number of messages they can send within a three-hour window. The video also explores the incentives for maintaining a paid plan, such as the ability to create custom GPTs, which are essential for users who rely on personalized or public GPTs for specific tasks. Additionally, paid users gain access to the GPT store, which is poised to receive more traffic, potentially benefiting creators. The host also mentions the uncertainty surrounding revenue generation from the store, as no substantial payouts have been made yet. The video concludes by weighing the pros and cons of the free versus the paid plan, including the number of messages allowed, early access to new features, and the potential for creating and using custom GPTs.

05:01

🚀 Join the Journey to Open AI: Opportunities and Considerations

The second paragraph serves as a personal invitation from the host to join them on their exploration of Open AI's offerings. It hints at the potential for both positive and negative outcomes, reflecting the uncertainty and excitement that comes with engaging with new and evolving technologies. The host's face is mentioned, possibly indicating a visual element in the video, and the paragraph ends with an open-ended question, encouraging viewers to consider the implications of Open AI's changes and their own decisions regarding the use of its services.

Mindmap

Keywords

Chat GBT Plus

Chat GBT Plus refers to a premium subscription plan for the Chat GBT service, which is a conversational AI platform. In the video, the question is raised whether it is still necessary to pay for this subscription given that Chat GBT 4 is becoming freely available. The Plus plan is associated with additional features and benefits that are not available on the free tier.

Open AI

Open AI is an artificial intelligence research laboratory that is mentioned in the script as the organization behind the Chat GBT service. The video discusses updates from Open AI, particularly the announcement that Chat GBT 4 will be offered for free, which has implications for the value of the Chat GBT Plus subscription.

Free Tier

The free tier is a level of service that provides basic access to the Chat GBT platform without charge. The script outlines what is included on the free tier, such as data analysis, file uploads, and access to the GPT store. However, it also notes limitations, such as the number of messages that can be sent within a three-hour window.

GPT Store

The GPT Store is a marketplace mentioned in the script where users can discover and use GBTs, which are custom AI models created by the community. Free users will have access to the store, but they won't be able to create their own GBTs unless they are on the Plus plan.

GBTs (Custom GBTs)

GBTs, or custom GBTs, are user-created AI models on the Chat GBT platform that perform specific tasks. The script discusses the benefits of creating and using GBTs and how this feature is a reason to maintain a Chat GBT Plus subscription, as free users cannot create their own GBTs.

Message Limit

The message limit refers to the constraint on the number of messages a user can send to the Chat GBT within a certain time frame. The script contrasts the message limits for Plus subscribers, who can send more messages every three hours, with those on the free plan, who face a significantly lower limit.

Early Access

Early Access is a benefit for Chat GBT Plus subscribers that allows them to try out new features before they are released to the general public. The script mentions the desktop app as an example of a feature that Plus subscribers could access early.

Desktop App

The desktop app is a new feature of the Chat GBT service that allows users to use the platform as a standalone application on their devices. The script suggests that there are additional functionalities available in the desktop app compared to the web-based version.

DALL-E Image Generation

DALL-E is an AI model capable of generating images from textual descriptions. The script notes that there is no mention of DALL-E image generation being available for free users, implying that this feature might be exclusive to Plus subscribers.

Revenue Program

The revenue program is a system mentioned in the script that allows creators to earn money from their GBTs on the GPT store. The script raises questions about the potential earnings from the program, as it has not yet been fully implemented or tested.

Highlights

OpenAI has announced that Chat GPT 4 will be free for everyone.

You can access Chat GPT 3.5 for free by visiting ChatGPT.com.

Free users will have limited message sending capabilities within a three-hour window.

Free users will get access to the GPT store, but cannot create their own GPTs.

GPTs are custom versions of Chat GPT designed for specific tasks.

There is no clear indication of how much money can be made on the GPT store yet.

The speaker has a GPT with over 100,000 conversations and will share earnings details.

Plus plan users get more messages per three-hour window compared to free users.

Free users may not have access to create DALL-E image generation.

Plus plan offers early access to new features like the recently released desktop app.

The desktop app offers more functionality compared to the web application.

The impact of the free tier on the GPT store's traffic and potential earnings is uncertain.

The video ends with a prompt to like the video if viewers found it informative.

A follow-up video will show how to download and install the Chat GPT desktop app.

The speaker invites viewers to join them on their journey with OpenAI.