How to get ChatGPT Go subscription for free: Steps-by-step guide, benefits, limitations and usage limits

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As per the OpenAI's recent annonced, the ChatGPT Go subscription is now available for free to all users for 1 years. Users can now claim the benefit without paying any additional chargers. Now, the plan usually costs Rs 399 per month which translates to Rs 4,788 for 12 months and with the offer, it is available for free starting today. If you are wondering how to get the ChatGPT Go subscription for free, here's our detailed guide for you. Moreover, we've also put together a couple of necesserary things that you need to know about the ChatGPT Go subscription.

What you'll need - Any smartphone or laptop with internet connectivity.- Web browser or ChatGPT app -- the choice is yours.

- ChatGPT account -- works with Google account as login. Create one if you are new.

Steps to claim ChatGPT Go subscription for free - Access ChatGPT -- either via web or app

- Now, login using your credentials

- Tap or click on your profile icon and then choose Upgrade your plan (You can also head to settings -> Subscription

- Select ChatGPT Go subscription

- Follow through the on-screen instruction to activate the plan

That's it! ChatGPT Go plan is now added to your account.

Things ChatGPT Go offers - Extended GPT-5 usage: Enjoy more prompts and responses with OpenAI’s flagship model.

- More creative tools: Generate more images and analyze a wider range of files.

- Advanced data analysis: Use Python-based tools for deeper data exploration and problem-solving.

- Personalized memory: Retains longer chat history for context-aware, tailored responses.

- Affordable access: Provides key ChatGPT features at a lower monthly subscription price.

Limitations you should know - No API access: The ChatGPT Go plan doesn’t include API usage — it’s billed separately under OpenAI’s API pricing.

- No legacy models: Older models like GPT-4o and GPT-4 Turbo aren’t available under this plan

- No connectors: Third-party connectors are excluded and only available with Plus or higher tiers.

- No Sora access: Video generation via Sora is restricted to Plus and Pro users

- Limited reasoning customisation: GPT-5 Thinking (reasoning) mode works automatically but can’t be fully controlled or extended manually.

Usage limits - Higher limits than Free plan: ChatGPT Go users get increased daily message caps for GPT-5 and all multimodal tools.

- Variable limits: Usage may fluctuate depending on system conditions to ensure smooth performance for all users.

- Voice mode parity: Same voice call and response limits as the Free plan.

- File uploads and image generation: Expanded capacity for file analysis and image creation compared to the Free plan.=

- Fair use policy: Excessive usage may trigger temporary slowdowns or reduced access during peak server hours.