Free GPT-4o vs. ChatGPT Plus: What's The Difference?
TLDROpenAI's announcement of GPT-40 for free users has raised questions about the value of ChatGPT Plus. The free version offers only the base model without additional features. ChatGPT Plus, costing $20 per month, provides five times the usage, live AI interaction, and exclusive features like custom GPTs and Cross chat memory. Both versions share the same knowledge cutoff, currently set to October 2023. While the free version may gain access to Bing browsing, the full capabilities of the paid model, including 128k memory, remain uncertain. Expect a more powerful GPT model for paid users in the future.
Takeaways
- ๐ OpenAI announced a new model, GPT-4o, available for free users, causing confusion regarding the benefits of a ChatGPT Plus subscription.
- ๐ Free users only get access to the base GPT-4o model without additional features shown in OpenAI's demos.
- ๐ฐ The main strength of the free plan is the lack of cost, while ChatGPT Plus offers more features for a monthly fee.
- ๐ ChatGPT Plus users get five times the usage limits compared to free users, with specific message limits per time frame.
- ๐ค Paid users have access to advanced features like the live AI assistant with emotive interaction and the ability to use the front-facing camera.
- ๐ฅ๏ธ The desktop app with one-click sharing and live voice assistant functionality is exclusive to ChatGPT Plus subscribers.
- ๐ฒ Integrations like Live Omnivision in the iPhone app and the upcoming desktop app are not available in the free version.
- ๐ ๏ธ Custom GPTs, Cross chat memory, and custom instructions are features reserved for ChatGPT Plus accounts.
- ๐ Free users' access to uploading various file formats like PDFs, spreadsheets, and images is uncertain and not confirmed.
- โณ Both free and paid versions have the same knowledge cutoff, which has been rolled back two months to October 2023.
- ๐ฎ It's speculated that paid users will receive a more powerful model than GPT-4o in the future, possibly named differently.
Q & A
What was the significant announcement made by OpenAI on May 13th?
-OpenAI announced a new model called GPT-40, also referred to as the Omni model, which they would be giving access to for free users.
Why are some people confused about the value of ChatGPT Plus if GPT-40 is available for free?
-People are confused because they wonder why they should pay $20 a month for ChatGPT Plus when the latest model, GPT-40, is accessible for free.
What are the main differences between the free version of ChatGPT and the paid ChatGPT Plus?
-The free version only provides access to the base model without additional features, while ChatGPT Plus offers five times the usage limit, additional features like live AI assistant, and integrations that are not available in the free version.
What is the 'Live Omnivision' feature mentioned in the script?
-The 'Live Omnivision' is a feature that allows the AI to see and interact with the user in real-time using the front-facing camera, for example, while working on a math problem. This feature is exclusive to the paid ChatGPT Plus plan.
What is the difference in message limits between the free and paid versions of ChatGPT?
-The free version has more limitations and is throttled, while ChatGPT Plus users have five times the amount of usage, with a current limit of 40 messages every three hours for individuals, or double that for teams.
What additional benefits come with a paid ChatGPT Plus account?
-Paid users get access to a live AI assistant, the ability to launch an AI agent in the desktop app with one click, custom GPTs, cross-chat memory feature, and custom instructions, which are not available in the free plan.
What is the current status of GPT-40 availability for free users?
-As of the script's recording, GPT-40 has not been broadly rolled out for free plans yet; users only have access to version 3.5 or the option to upgrade.
What is the 'Custom GPTs' feature, and how does it relate to the paid ChatGPT Plus account?
-Custom GPTs is a feature that allows users to build their own AI models, which is a significant addition to the free plan. However, this feature is only available to those with a paid ChatGPT Plus account.
What is the knowledge cutoff date for GPT-40, and how does it compare to the previous model?
-The knowledge cutoff for GPT-40 is October 2023, which is two months earlier than the normal GPT-4 Turbo model's cutoff of December 2023.
What are some speculations about the future of the paid ChatGPT Plus model compared to the free version?
-It is speculated that paid users will eventually receive a more powerful model than GPT-40, possibly named differently, and that the knowledge cutoff and memory capabilities might be improved in the future.
Outlines
๐ค Introduction to GPT 40 and Chat GPT Plans
The script discusses Open AI's announcement of the GPT 40 model, which is being made available for free users, causing confusion among those who pay $20 a month for the Chat GPT Plus account. The speaker promises to clarify the differences between the free and paid versions of Chat GPT, including the features and functionality exclusive to each. The free version only provides access to the base model without additional features, while the paid version offers enhanced capabilities such as a live AI assistant, increased usage limits, and integration with other platforms. The script also mentions the potential for a more powerful model to be released to paid users in the future.
๐ Current Status and Future Predictions for GPT Models
The speaker shares insights into the current status of the GPT 40 model's availability, noting that it has not yet been broadly rolled out to free users and is currently only accessible to paid users. They also speculate on the future, suggesting that paid users will likely receive an even more powerful model than GPT 40. The speaker provides a personal opinion that Open AI may have previewed three models in total, indicating that there could be a higher-tier version for paid users in the future. The script concludes with a call to action for viewers to join the everyday AI community for daily updates and insights on generative AI.
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Keywords
๐กGPT-4o
๐กChatGPT Plus
๐กOmni model
๐กFree users
๐กPaid users
๐กLive Omnivision
๐กCustom GPTs
๐กCross chat memory
๐กKnowledge cutoff
๐กToken memory
๐กIntegrations
Highlights
Open AI announced a new model, GPT-4o, available for free users.
Confusion arises regarding the value of a ChatGPT Plus subscription with the release of the free GPT-4o model.
Free users only get access to the base GPT-4o model without additional features.
ChatGPT Plus offers five times the usage limit compared to the free version.
Paid users have access to a live AI assistant with emotive interaction capabilities.
The live AI assistant can see and interact with users through the front-facing camera.
Paid users have exclusive access to the desktop app with one-click sharing capabilities.
Custom GPTs can only be built with a paid ChatGPT Plus account.
Cross chat memory and custom instructions are features exclusive to the paid plan.
Paid users can upload various formats such as PDFs, spreadsheets, and JPEGs to interact with ChatGPT.
The knowledge cutoff for both free and paid versions is the same, rolled back to October 2023.
Free users may gain access to Browse with Bing in the future.
ChatGPT's memory capacity was previously 32k tokens, with the potential for an upgrade to 128k tokens.
Paid users may receive a more powerful model than GPT-4o in the future.
Open AI has hinted at the existence of additional models beyond GPT-4o.
The full capabilities of GPT-4o have not yet been rolled out to free users.
The speaker predicts a future release of more powerful GPT models for paid users.