OpenAI’s ChatGPT Go plan is free for a full year and is available starting November 4, 2025. This exclusive offer is part of OpenAI’s commitment to growth in the Indian AI market, currently its second-largest market worldwide. ChatGPT Go, which went live earlier this year at Rs 399 per month, is an affordable subscription with access to the upgraded GPT-5 model.
What is ChatGPT Go?
ChatGPT Go is a mid-tier subscription plan positioned between the free and premium ChatGPT Plus plans. It provides users with enhanced AI capabilities such as:
- Get GPT-5 for AI responses that are faster, smarter, and more like a person.
- Much higher limits on use, such as 10 times the daily message limits of the free tier.
- Advanced features include creating images and uploading and viewing files and images in chats.
- Double the amount of contextual memory so that conversations can be more personalized and aware of their surroundings.
- Support for Indic languages, which makes it easier for Indian users to use the site in their own languages.
Free One-Year Offer Details
This complimentary 12-month ChatGPT Go subscription is available to both new and existing users in India who have an active OpenAI account. Users need to:
- Log in to their OpenAI/ChatGPT account via web or Android app (iPhone availability coming soon).
- Select the ChatGPT Go plan via a pop-up or through their profile settings.
- Add a valid Indian payment method (credit/debit card or UPI) to activate the subscription.
The plan offers you free access to premium ChatGPT features for an entire year. However, you will need to enter your payment information to activate and verify your account. OpenAI is using the promotion to honour and encourage the creativity and enthusiasm of Indian AI users. It is also a way to celebrate its first DevDay Exchange event, which took place recently in Bengaluru.
Why India?
India is one of the fastest-growing markets for OpenAI, with millions of users, including students, professionals, and developers, who are increasingly utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity, learning, and creativity while also automating business processes. As of August 2025, one month following the introduction of ChatGPT Go, OpenAI announced that paid ChatGPT subscriptions had doubled in India. The free year offer is part of a plan to grow its user base further and engage with the burgeoning Indian AI community.
How to Get ChatGPT Go Free in India
- Visit the ChatGPT website or open the ChatGPT app.
- Log in or create your OpenAI account.
- Look for the free ChatGPT upgrade offer pop-up or navigate to Profile > Settings > Subscription.
- Select the ChatGPT Go plan and provide your payment details as prompted.
- Verify your account via email or OTP.
- Start using enhanced GPT-5 powered AI with advanced features for free for one year.
Features Users Gain with ChatGPT Go
- Enhanced AI model (GPT-5) with better reasoning and response speed.
- 10 times higher limits on messages, image generation, and file uploads compared to the free tier.
- Image creation and editing capabilities.
- File upload support for PDFs, documents, and spreadsheets for AI-assisted analysis.
- Enhanced local language support for Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, and others.
- Longer memory for personalized conversations.
- Access to custom GPTs and AI projects.
This free offer marks a significant step in AI democratization and reflects OpenAI’s commitment to supporting diverse user needs within India’s growing AI ecosystem.