BiWu.AiChatGPT Plus Free Trial, Student Discount and the Cheapest Way to Get It
ChatGPT Plus costs $20 a month in the US and is billed monthly only. OpenAI does not run a general public free trial and publishes no standing discount.
The main official offer right now is for US college students: four free months of Plus, claimable until October 31, 2026. Below are that offer, how invite trials work, and other ways to pay less.
Prices checked Oct 10, 2026
ChatGPT Plus (US)
$20/month
Monthly billing only
Public free trial
None
US student offer
4 free months
Claim by Oct 31, 2026
ChatGPT Go
$8/month
Cheaper plan
Is there a ChatGPT Plus free trial?
Not for everyone. There is no free trial on the pricing page. OpenAI sometimes lets eligible users send a limited number of invite codes for a free limited-duration trial or subscription, for example 3 months. OpenAI decides who can send invites, and invitees are usually new or Free-plan users.
Some of these promotions need a payment method and turn into a paid subscription when they end unless you cancel.
ChatGPT Plus student discount
- Offer: the 2026 Back to School offer gives four free monthly billing periods of ChatGPT Plus, which OpenAI calls an $80 value.
- Who: current full-time and part-time college and graduate students at eligible US degree-granting institutions, verified by SheerID.
- Deadline: claim by October 31, 2026. One redemption per account; the free months start on the claim date.
- After the offer: Plus renews at $20 a month unless you cancel. A valid payment method is required, and subscriptions billed through the App Store or Google Play are not supported.
Other ways to make ChatGPT Plus cheaper
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Go | $8/month | Cheaper plan with lower limits than Plus; the page says it may include ads |
| ChatGPT Plus in another country | Varies | Official prices are lower in some countries, but you are billed where your account and payment method are |
| Annual billing | Not available | OpenAI's help center says Plus does not support annual billing |
| Nonprofits | Up to 75% off | For ChatGPT Business or Enterprise through OpenAI for Nonprofits |
| Free plan | $0 | Lower limits, no subscription |
Where ChatGPT Plus costs less
Official store prices differ by country; the US price is $19.99/month. A subscription is billed in the region of your Apple ID, Google account or billing address, and store terms usually require a payment method from that region.
| Country | Local price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | ₱999 | $15.89 | 21% cheaper |
| Canada | CA$24.99 | $17.53 | 12% cheaper |
| Pakistan | PKR 4,900 | $17.70 | 11% cheaper |
| Japan | ¥3,000 | $18.95 | 5% cheaper |
| Egypt | EGP 999.99 | $19.09 | 4% cheaper |
FAQ
Is there a ChatGPT Plus free trial?
There is no general public free trial. OpenAI occasionally lets eligible users share invite codes for a limited free trial, for example 3 months; the terms are set per campaign.
Is there a ChatGPT Plus student discount?
Yes, in the US: eligible college and graduate students get four free months of Plus through the 2026 Back to School offer, verified by SheerID. Claim by October 31, 2026.
Can I pay for ChatGPT Plus yearly to save money?
No. OpenAI's help center says ChatGPT Plus does not support annual billing or paying for several months in advance.
What is the cheapest way to get ChatGPT Plus?
For eligible US students, the free four-month offer. Otherwise Plus costs $20 a month in the US; ChatGPT Go is a cheaper plan with lower limits, and official prices are lower in some countries for accounts billed there.
Sources
- ChatGPT pricing page (checked Oct 10, 2026)
- OpenAI help: What is ChatGPT Plus? (checked Oct 10, 2026)
- OpenAI help: promotional subscriptions and free trial invites (checked Oct 10, 2026)
- ChatGPT for students (2026 offer) (checked Oct 10, 2026)
- OpenAI help: Back to School offer for students (checked Oct 10, 2026)
Related pricing
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