I’m a dedicated individual ChatGPT Plus user and a strong advocate for your technology. I use the platform for PERSONAL research, and do NOT abuse the system. The platform’s ability to generate deep, research-backed, citation-driven responses is unparalleled — BUT this capacity is heavily restricted at the Plus level.
Here’s the core issue:
Plus ($20/month) offers excellent general access, but significantly limits high-compute, long-context, or “Deep Research” requests.
Pro ($200/month) unlocks these features — but is simply not affordable for most individual users, including students, educators, and independent researchers.
What I’m Proposing:
1. Intermediate Tier (~$40/month)
- Higher message caps
- Extended access to “deep research” tasks (e.g., advanced web access, citations, fact-checking, reasoning)
- Optional add-ons: advanced memory, etc.
2. A-La-Carte" or Per-Use “Deep Research Tokens”
- Pay-as-you-go model for occasional high-compute or multi-source synthesis
- Reasonable pricing (e.g., $5–10 for 10–15 intensive requests)
3. Additional Pro+ or Corporate Tier
- Increase rates for enterprise users who can afford and justify it
- Use additional revenue to support more accessible options for regular individuals
Why This Matters
- I’m not a company or developer — just a committed user who values factual, high-quality responses.
- I’m willing to pay more than $20/month, but cannot afford much more.
- Many thoughtful users are being excluded from advanced capabilities simply due to cost.
OpenAI has built something world-changing. Now let’s make sure it’s accessible to more of the world — not just those who can afford $200/month.
THANK YOU for listening.
Sincerely,
A ChatGPT Plus Subscriber
Advocate for Equitable, Scalable Access