Artificial intelligence chatbots now offer a range of free and paid plans in India, with prices from as low as ₹399 up to around ₹2,000 per month . These premium plans promise access to more powerful AI
models (like GPT-5 or Google’s Gemini), faster responses, image/video generation, and other advanced features. In this article, we compare the subscription plans of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude, Google’s Gemini AI, xAI’s Grok, and Perplexity AI – including their pricing in India, key features, mobile availability, and who each plan is best suited for.
We also touch on third-party platforms that let you pay per use.
The AI subscription market is segmented into tiers that cater to different needs: from casual curiosity to mission-critical business use. The "best" plan is the one that aligns with your usage frequency, budget, and the complexity of your tasks.
1. OpenAI ChatGPT Plans (Free, Go, Plus, Enterprise)
> ChatGPT Free (Basic) – Cost: Free.
Even the free tier of ChatGPT in 2025 is quite powerful: users have access to the latest GPT-5 model, albeit with rate limits on how many messages or images can be processed per time period . The free version is great for casual use, allowing experimentation with GPT’s capabilities at no cost.
Mobile: ChatGPT is available via web and official iOS/Android apps, so free users can chat on mobile easily.
