EP 439: ChatGPT for free in 2025? Free ChatGPT vs. ChatGPT Plus.

Last year, I said don't touch the free version of ChatGPT with a 10-foot pole. Is it still THAT bad? A TON has changed since OpenAI's '12 days of Shipmas' in December. So is the free version of ChatGPT better? Or, are the new paid-only features TOO good to pass up? Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Ask Jordan questions on ChatGPT Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineup Website: YourEverydayAI.com Email The Show: info@youreverydayai.com Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn Topics Covered in This Episode: 1. ChatGPT Features and Plans 2. Alternatives to ChatGPT 3. Shift in OpenAI's Goals 4. Updates from OpenAI 5. Model Usage and Limits 6. ChatGPT Advice and Recommendations Timestamps: 03:00 Daily AI news 06:30 ChatGPT free vs. Paid 08:18 Free ChatGPT version significantly improved model performance. 10:00 Free ChatGPT is decent but not superior. 15:03 They aim to replace Google with AI chatbots. 17:22 Custom instructions streamline limited ChatGPT use. 20:21 Canvas Mode enables inline AI document editing. 25:44 Addressing ChatGPT questions; submit queries anytime. 28:39 Google VO 2 superior; limited access available now. 30:18 Free ChatGPT improved, but Plus requires payment. 34:31 Google AI Studio: powerful, free, data-trained trade-off. 37:40 Free ChatGPT exists, full features require payment. 40:48 Google AI Studio best for literature reviews. 44:33 Free version useful, but paid plan recommended. Keywords: ChatGPT, OpenAI, Everyday AI podcast, AI developments, AI news, AI infrastructure, AI use risks, AI applications, large language models, ChatGPT plans, GPT-4, ChatGPT free version, ChatGPT Pro, ChatGPT Plus, AI for business, AI data security, Gemini 2, Claude 35 SONET, GPT-4o, Anthropic, Google AI Studio, Meta Lama, Microsoft Copilot, Typing Mind, Microsoft CoreAI, model training, DALL-E Image Generator, Canvas Mode, AI chat tools, context windows Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner