Is ChatGPT Plus Worth It? A Review after Extensive Use..

Summary

The video script delves into the features and benefits of the Chat GPT Plus subscription, costing $20 a month. It highlights access to advanced models like GPT 4, which offers enhanced capabilities over the free GPT 3.5 model, albeit at a slower pace. The script explores custom GPTs, image generation, and web browsing with the Plus edition, emphasizing improved accuracy and current data access. It also discusses the limitations, such as message caps and token output, concluding with a balanced view of the pros and cons for potential subscribers.

Takeaways

• 💡 Chat GPT Plus offers enhanced features over the free version, including access to the more capable GPT 4 model.
• 🚀 The free version of Chat GPT has faster response times with the GPT 3.5 model compared to GPT 4 in Plus.
• 🔒 Free users face a cap on the number of messages they can send within a 3-hour period, while Plus users have a limit of 40 messages for GPT 4.
• 🌐 Chat GPT Plus provides general access to the service even during peak times, unlike the free version which may be throttled.
• 🛠 Plus users can create and use custom GPTs tailored to specific tasks or datasets, enhancing versatility.
• 🤖 GPT 4 in Plus is slower than GPT 3.5 but offers more verbose and thoughtful responses, especially in coding tasks.
• 🖼️ With Plus, users gain the ability to generate images based on text prompts, adding a visual component to the service.
• 🌐 The 'web browser' GPT available in Plus allows the model to search the web for current information, overcoming the data cutoff limitation of earlier models.
• 📊 The 'data analyst' GPT can analyze and interpret data from files like spreadsheets, providing users with insights based on their specific data sets.
• ✂️ Users can share chats or specific GPTs with others via a link, facilitating collaboration and information sharing.
• 💬 Despite the advanced features of GPT 4, there is a token limit for the amount of text the model can generate in a single response.

Q & A

What is the primary advantage of subscribing to Chat GPT Plus?

The primary advantage is access to the GPT 4 model, which offers more accurate and thoughtful responses compared to the free GPT 3.5 model.

What limitations are there on the free version of Chat GPT?

The free version has a cap on the number of messages you can write in a 3-hour period, and you may be throttled during peak times when too many people are using the service.

What is the cost of Chat GPT Plus subscription?

The subscription costs $20 a month.

What are some of the additional features available with Chat GPT Plus?

Additional features include image generation, creating custom GPTs, and access to models like the data analyst, DALL-E, and web browser.

How does the message limit work for the GPT 4 model on Chat GPT Plus?

The GPT 4 model has a variable limit of 40 messages per 3-hour period, which can sometimes be exceeded depending on server load.

What is the difference between GPT 3.5 and GPT 4 in terms of speed and response quality?

GPT 3.5 is faster, while GPT 4 provides more verbose and thoughtful responses but at a slower pace.

How can Chat GPT Plus be beneficial for users who need to analyze data?

Chat GPT Plus allows users to upload files like spreadsheets and ask questions about the data, with the data analyst model providing step-by-step analysis and results.

What is the web browser model in Chat GPT Plus, and how does it enhance the service?

The web browser model enables Chat GPT to search the internet for current data or events, providing users with up-to-date information beyond the model's training data.

What is the process of creating a custom GPT in Chat GPT Plus?

Users can define the purpose, style, and focus of the custom GPT, and the system helps in creating a profile, generating a profile picture, and setting the interactive style.

What are some of the cons of subscribing to Chat GPT Plus?

Some cons include the slower response time of GPT 4, the 40 message limit per 3 hours, and the need to continue generating tokens to receive more output.

How does Chat GPT Plus handle file uploads for analysis?

Users can upload files, and the data analyst model will analyze the data, providing step-by-step explanations and results based on the file's content.

What is the token limit for Chat GPT Plus when generating responses?

The token limit is approximately between 1,600 to 2,000 tokens, which translates to around 5,500 to 6,000 characters of output before the model stops providing information.

How can users share their custom GPTs created in Chat GPT Plus?

Users can share custom GPTs by copying a link and sharing it with others, allowing them to interact with the custom GPT as well.