OpenAI's ChatGPT has officially launched its "Go" subscription plan in India, priced at ₹399 per month. This new tier aims to provide wider access to ChatGPT's capabilities at a more affordable price point, tailored specifically for the Indian market. Here are five key questions answered about this new offering:

1. What does ChatGPT Go offer?

ChatGPT Go is designed to bridge the gap between the free plan and the more expensive Plus and Pro subscriptions. It provides expanded access to several key features:

• Extended Access to GPT-5: Users get more usage of OpenAI's flagship model, GPT-5.
• Higher Usage Limits: This includes ten times higher message limits, image generations, and file uploads compared to the free tier.
• Longer Memory: ChatGPT Go offers double the memory length for more personalized and context-aware responses.
• Advanced Data Analysis: Enhanced access to tools like Python for data exploration and problem-solving.
• Access to Projects, Tasks, and Custom GPTs: Organize work, track progress, and build personalized AI tools.
• UPI Payment Support: For the first time, OpenAI is allowing payments through UPI, India's most widely used digital payment method.

2. How does ChatGPT Go compare to the Free and Plus plans?

ChatGPT offers four tiers: Free, Go (₹399/month), Plus (₹1,999/month), and Pro (₹19,900/year). ChatGPT Go provides significantly more features than the free version, with higher usage limits and access to advanced tools. Compared to ChatGPT Plus, Go is more affordable but lacks some of the advanced features. Plus is designed for advanced users and includes expanded access to models and tools like deep research, agent mode, and Sora video creation. A key difference is that ChatGPT Go does not include access to legacy models like GPT-4o.

3. Why launch ChatGPT Go in India first?

India is OpenAI's second-largest market. Affordability and localized payment options have been key requests from Indian users. The India-first rollout highlights OpenAI's strategy to expand AI adoption in cost-sensitive markets by offering flexible and locally relevant options. This move aims to address the concerns raised by Indian founders and developers regarding the high cost of subscriptions. By launching Go in India, OpenAI aims to tap into the country's large user base and increase its market share.

4. What are the limitations of ChatGPT Go?

While ChatGPT Go offers many benefits, it does have some limitations:

• No Access to Legacy Models: It does not include access to models like GPT-4o.
• No Connectors for Third-Party Integrations: It doesn't offer connectors for third-party integrations.
• No Sora Video Creation Tools: Access to Sora video creation tools is not included.
• API Usage Billed Separately: API usage is not included and is billed independently.
• Limited Deep Research: Access to deep research capabilities is limited compared to higher-tier plans.

5. What is the competitive landscape?

The Indian AI market is becoming increasingly competitive. Google's Gemini and Perplexity AI are key competitors. Perplexity AI is offering one year of free Pro access to Airtel customers. Google Gemini bundles its AI features with extras like cloud storage and YouTube Premium. Local startups are also developing AI solutions tailored to regional needs. Despite the competition, ChatGPT remains a dominant AI chatbot.

The launch of ChatGPT Go in India is a strategic move by OpenAI to capture a larger share of the growing Indian AI market. By offering a more affordable subscription plan with UPI payment support, OpenAI is making its AI tools more accessible to a wider range of users in India.