ChatGPT Plus Subscription Guide: Cost, Benefits, & More

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Want to try out ChatGPT Plus but don't know where to begin? As of February 2023, ChatGPT Plus is now available to users all over the world. You can now get ChatGPT Plus instantly, and you won't need to join the waitlist. A ChatGPT Plus subscription costs $20 per month (USD), and gives you access to all the latest features of the OpenAI chatbot, including higher limits on language models, access to more models and video generation, and priority access at peak times. This wikiHow article will cover the features of ChatGPT Plus and walk you through upgrading your free account to a paid ChatGPT Plus subscription.

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To get ChatGPT Plus, just click Upgrade plan in the left panel, then follow the on-screen instructions.
There is no waitlist for ChatGPT Plus, and it's available in most regions all around the world.
ChatGPT Plus gives you faster responses, greater accuracy, and access to the chatbot at peak times.

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ChatGPT Plus Features

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By upgrading to ChatGPT Plus, you won't have to worry about the "ChatGPT is at capacity right now" error. Paying for a ChatGPT Plus subscription ensures you'll be able to use ChatGPT at peak times. ^{[1]
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Access to higher limits of GPT-4o and o4-mini models. With a free account, you only have access to 10 messages to OpenAI's GPT-4o and o4-mini language models every five hours. ChatGPT Plus allows up to 5x higher limits of GPT-4o and o4-mini models.

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The ability to use GPT-4.5, more reasoning models, and Sora video generation. With a free account, you only have access to OpenAI's GPT-4o mini, GPT-4o and o4-mini language models. ChatGPT Plus is based on the much-improved GPT-4.5, o3, and o4-mini-high which have a better accuracy rate and can complete and reason more complex tasks. It can also generate videos using Sora video generation.
- Even though the ChatGPT Plus will give you more accurate answers than the free version of ChatGPT, it's still capable of making mistakes. Always do research before implementing ChatGPT-written code , essays , or other responses.
When you're using the free version of ChatGPT, the chatbot's responses can sometimes lag, throw errors, or cut off mid-sentence . Upgrading to ChatGPT Plus improves these responses times and minimizes how often you'll receive those cut-off answers.
As OpenAI continues to add new features to ChatGPT, ChatGPT Plus subscribers will be the first to get access to the latest features, tweaks, and enhancements. ^{[2]
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Tyrone Showers is a Technologist and the Co-owner of Taliferro Group, an IT consulting company based in Seattle, Washington. With over 35 years of professional experience, he specializes in API Design, e-Commerce, Operational Efficiency, and website development. He has a B.S. in Computer Science from DeVry Institute of Technology.

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OpenAI offers a premium subscription called ChatGPT Plus. This subscription provides access to all the latest features of the OpenAI chatbot, including the GPT-4 language model, priority access at peak times, and potentially faster response times. Consider subscribing if these benefits align with your demands.

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Subscribing to ChatGPT Plus

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Sign in to ChatGPT. Go to https://chat.openai.com in a web browser and log in with your ChatGPT account .
- If you're having trouble logging in, check out our ChatGPT login troubleshooting guide .
You'll see this option at the bottom-left side of ChatGPT.
This green button appears below the current price of ChatGPT in your region. You'll be taken to a payment form. Your total, including any applicable taxes, will appear.
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Enter your payment details and click Subscribe . ChatGPT Plus uses Stripe to process payments, so you can pay with any Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Discover card, and others. ^{[3]
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- If you have trouble signing up for ChatGPT Plus or run into billing problems, go to https://help.openai.com , click the chat icon at the bottom-right, then choose Billing to contact support. ^{[4]
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What do I do if my ChatGPT shows "Error in Body Stream"?

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When facing the "Error in Body Stream" message, you can address the issue by clicking the "Regenerate response" button above the chat box, often resolving the problem. Ensure the stability of your internet connection and review your code implementation for possible errors when making requests to the ChatGPT API. Consulting the service's documentation for common errors and seeking assistance from community forums or support channels can also be valuable in troubleshooting and resolving the "Error in Body Stream" issue.

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Yes, ChatGPT Plus allows for up to 32K content tokens (equivalent to about 25,000 words), which is quadruple the free version's 8K tokens (approximately 6,000 words).

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While refunds aren't guaranteed, you can request a refund shortly after signing up if ChatGPT Plus doesn't meet your expectations. Go to https://help.openai.com , click the chat icon, and choose Other > Just subscribed to ChatGPT Plus and would like a refund . ^{[5]
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If you're in Europe, canceling ChatGPT Plus within 14 days of signing up will give you a full refund. To cancel in Europe, go to https://help.openai.com , click the chat icon, and select Billing > Other > From Europe and according to European law, I can request a refund within 14 days. ^{[6]
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