AI chatbots like ChatGPT are becoming increasingly integrated into everyday life, and now the Windows app for ChatGPT is available to all users, no longer restricted to premium plan subscribers. You can download it directly from the Microsoft Store, bringing the popular AI chatbot to your desktop.
In terms of functionality, the Windows app mirrors the familiar interface found in the mobile and web versions. It’s easy to input text or upload images for scanning, which is much simpler on a larger screen compared to a phone. The app features the same conversation mode and a variety of digital voice options. However, it’s still just as limited as the free version in other formats—I quickly hit the free interaction cap within a few minutes. (And for the record, this news post was definitely written with my own human hands, just in case any editors are watching!)
For those willing to pay for ChatGPT’s premium service, which costs $20 per month for individual users, the Windows app becomes much more useful. While it is quite similar to the web interface, having a dedicated desktop window makes it easier to integrate the chatbot into your daily tasks. Whether the premium subscription is worth it depends on how often you plan to use it, but for anyone who relies on AI as part of their workflow, this could be a game-changer.
This move also marks another win for OpenAI in its competition with Microsoft’s own AI, Copilot. While Copilot is becoming more embedded in Windows core features like the taskbar, Office, and Paint, ChatGPT has been more positively received by users for its ease of use and versatility.
