THE MUST-HAVE PRO FEATURES OF TOP AI ASSISTANTS

From drafting boardroom strategies to generating hyper-realistic art in seconds, AI assistants like ChatGPT, Grok, Google Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude have evolved from quirky novelties into essential tools.

- Words By: Shintu Dhang

But here's the catch: the free tiers, while impressive, often hit walls like rate limits, watered-down models, or missing integrations that leave power users frustrated. The pro subscription offers a range of additional features that harness the full potential of these digital tools. It promises unlimited access, enhanced reasoning capabilities, and seamless workflows for an additional subscription fee with a free month's trial. But which option is better? Let's find out.

CHATGPT PRO

OpenAI's ChatGPT has been a popular introduction to AI, but with the launch of its Pro tier in late 2024, it has transformed into a powerful professional tool. At approximately $1999($20) per month, ChatGPT Pro not only removes usage limits but also provides access to advanced models like GPT-5 and the o1 series, specifically designed for "pro reasoning” that closely resembles human deliberation on complex issues.

The standout feature is unlimited access to o1 Pro mode, which employs chain-of-thought reasoning to tackle challenging tasks such as advanced math proofs or strategic business simulations. With maximum memory and expanded context windows supporting up to 128K tokens, users can now upload entire project folders (up to 20 files) and maintain conversation history across sessions, turning temporary chats into lasting knowledge bases.