AI Subscription Plan Comparison
Every current ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity consumer plan, side by side — not API pricing, the actual monthly subscriptions people sign up for.
Pricing last verified 2026-08-10 directly from each provider's own pricing page — see sources below.
Consumer plans vs. API pricing
These flat monthly plans are built for chatting through a web or mobile app, with usage limits rather than per-token billing. If you're building an application on top of a model instead, API pricing applies — see the AI Cost Calculator for that side of it.
Sources
- OpenAI pricing: https://chatgpt.com/pricing/
- Anthropic pricing: https://claude.com/pricing
- Google pricing: https://gemini.google/subscriptions/
- Perplexity pricing: https://www.perplexity.ai/pro
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as the AI Cost Calculator?
No — the AI Cost Calculator estimates API pricing, charged per token for developers building on top of a model. This tool compares consumer chat subscriptions (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity), the flat monthly plans most people actually sign up for.
Why do some prices say 'billed annually'?
Claude Pro and both Perplexity plans display a lower per-month rate when paid annually up front — Claude Pro is $20/month billed monthly or $17/month billed annually, for example. The table shows each provider's primary displayed rate.
Do I need the most expensive plan?
Usually not. The free or entry-paid tier from any provider handles most everyday tasks well; the premium tiers mainly add higher usage limits and access to the most capable reasoning models, which matter most for heavy or highly technical use.