ChatGPT
The AI assistant for writing, research, and everyday tasks.
Overview
ChatGPT by OpenAI is a conversational AI that helps you write, brainstorm, summarise, code, and learn. It handles everything from drafting emails to explaining complex topics in plain language.
How Indians use it
Indian freelancers and students use ChatGPT to draft client proposals, write assignments, and translate between English and Indian languages. The lower-cost Go plan launched in India before other markets.
Pros
- +Generous free tier
- +Strong at writing and reasoning
- +Understands Hindi and Hinglish well
Cons
- –Paid plans billed in USD
- –Free tier now shows ads
- –Can occasionally state wrong facts confidently
Pricing
Free; Go at $8/mo; Plus at $20/mo
Free; Plus approx ₹1,700/mo
Best for
General-purpose AI assistance
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