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ChatGPT Agent

13 computer-use/OpenAI/ACTIVE/aka Operator, ChatGPT agent mode

ChatGPT Agent is OpenAI's hosted computer-use mode — the Operator lineage: it spins up a managed browser, works through multi-step web tasks, and can take actions after confirmation.

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What it does

  • 01Managed remote browser
  • 02Multi-step task execution
  • 03Visual + text browsing
  • 04File + connector access
  • 05User confirmations for actions
  • 06ChatGPT plan integration
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Who it's for

Individuals who want a capable general-purpose web agent with zero setup — research, bookings, spreadsheet-and-browser chores.

PRICING

Pricing

Included in ChatGPT Plus/Pro/Business; task quotas by tier. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

caveat · before you adopt

Task quotas are tier-bound; it will still ask you to take over on logins, payments, and CAPTCHAs — the 'autonomous' part is deliberately bounded.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is ChatGPT Agent?

ChatGPT Agent is OpenAI's hosted computer-use mode — the Operator lineage: it spins up a managed browser, works through multi-step web tasks, and can take actions after confirmation.

Who is ChatGPT Agent for?

Individuals who want a capable general-purpose web agent with zero setup — research, bookings, spreadsheet-and-browser chores.

How much does ChatGPT Agent cost?

Included in ChatGPT Plus/Pro/Business; task quotas by tier. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

Does ChatGPT Agent run locally or in the cloud?

ChatGPT Agent runs in the vendor's cloud. Its interfaces are a chat surface (Slack, messenger, or web app), a driven browser or desktop GUI.

What are alternatives to ChatGPT Agent?

Other computer-use agent entries in the catalog: Browser Use, Skyvern, Claude Computer Use, Manus, Stagehand. Different categories solve the same problem differently — see the Browser & computer-use agents category page for tradeoffs.

What should I know before adopting ChatGPT Agent?

Task quotas are tier-bound; it will still ask you to take over on logins, payments, and CAPTCHAs — the 'autonomous' part is deliberately bounded.