AI tool pricing comparison & ranking
Compare and rank the free plans, monthly prices and cheapest plans of major AIs in one view. A handy check before you subscribe (2026 latest, reference values).
| AI tool | Free | Cheapest paid/mo | Top tier/mo | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT OpenAI | ○ Yes | $8 | $500 | Pricing details → |
| Google Gemini | ○ Yes | $4.99 | $199.99 | Pricing details → |
| Claude Anthropic | ○ Yes | $20 | $200 | Pricing details → |
| Perplexity Perplexity AI | ○ Yes | $20 | $200 | Pricing details → |
| Microsoft Copilot Microsoft | ○ Yes | $19.99 | $99.99 | Pricing details → |
| Grok xAI | ○ Yes | $8 | $200 | Pricing details → |
| DeepSeek DeepSeek | ○ Yes | — | — | Pricing details → |
Source: Public pricing from each AI tool's official site ／ Captured: 2026-10-17 ／ Reference values — check each official site for the latest
All paid plans from major AI tools (monthly and yearly)
Every paid plan from the seven major AI tools, sorted from cheapest to most expensive, with the yearly equivalent so you can compare what a full year costs.
| Plan | Monthly | Per year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Gemini Google AI Plus | $4.99 | $59.88 | Cut from $7.99 in 2026-06 |
| ChatGPT Go | $8 | $96 | Low-cost plan launched 2026-01 |
| Grok Plus | $8 | $96 | New lineup bundling Grok, Cursor and X Premium |
| Google Gemini Google AI Pro | $19.99 | $239.88 | Gemini Pro, 1M context |
| Microsoft Copilot Microsoft 365 Premium | $19.99 | $239.88 | Successor to the discontinued Copilot Pro; up to 6 people |
| ChatGPT Plus | $20 | $240 | The most popular individual plan |
| Claude Pro | $20 | $240 | — |
| Perplexity Pro | $20 | $240 | $200/year (about $16.7/month effective) |
| Grok Premium | $30 | $360 | 4x Plus usage; includes former SuperGrok benefits |
| Google Gemini Google AI Ultra | $99.99 | $1199.88 | Standard Ultra tier |
| Microsoft Copilot Microsoft 365 Pro | $99.99 | $1199.88 | Top tier; monthly billing only |
| ChatGPT Pro 100 | $100 | $1200 | Smallest of the three Pro usage tiers |
| Claude Max (5x) | $100 | $1200 | About 5× the usage of Pro |
| Grok Super | $100 | $1200 | 15x Plus usage |
| Google Gemini Google AI Ultra (20x) | $199.99 | $2399.88 | Top tier (revised down from the former $249.99) |
| ChatGPT Pro 200 | $200 | $2400 | Middle Pro usage tier |
| Claude Max (20x) | $200 | $2400 | About 20× the usage of Pro |
| Perplexity Max | $200 | $2400 | — |
| Grok Ultra | $200 | $2400 | 50x Plus usage; top tier |
| ChatGPT Pro 500 | $500 | $6000 | Top tier (includes Ultrafast) |
The yearly figure is simply monthly x 12. Actual annual pricing may differ where an annual discount exists. Figures are reference values based on each vendor's public pricing.
Prices shown are the vendors' published US dollar (USD) prices. What you are actually billed varies by country, currency, tax and exchange rate. We do not publish converted amounts — check each vendor's official page for the exact price in your currency.
AI tools you can use for free
These tools offer a free plan (or a free web chat), so you can try them before paying.
Recent AI price changes
New plans, price increases and cuts, and discontinued plans across major AI tools, newest first (US prices in USD).
| Date | Plan | Change | Monthly | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | X Subscription Ultra | New plan | $200 | Source |
| Oct 12, 2026 | X Subscription Super | New plan | $100 | Source |
| Oct 12, 2026 | X Subscription Premium | New plan | $30 | Source |
| Oct 12, 2026 | X Subscription Plus | New plan | $8 | Source |
| Oct 12, 2026 | SuperGrok Heavy | Discontinued | $300 → — | Source |
| Oct 12, 2026 | SuperGrok | Discontinued | $30 → — | Source |
| Sep 29, 2026 | ChatGPT Pro ($500) | New plan | $500 | Source |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Google AI Plus | Price cut | $7.99 → $4.99 | Source |
| May 19, 2026 | Google AI Ultra (20x) | Price cut | $249.99 → $199.99 | Source |
| May 19, 2026 | Google AI Ultra | New plan | $99.99 | Source |
Only changes confirmed by an official announcement or major tech-press reporting are listed (checked 2026-10-17). Changes that did not affect the price, such as usage limits, are not included.
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⚠ Reference values based on public data and editorial research; not a complete count of actual users.