The verdict
On the data we hold, ChatGPT comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both cover 6 of the 6 features we compared.
- Only ChatGPT has a free plan to start on.
- ChatGPT starts lower, at $8/mo against $19/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our AI agents ranking, ChatGPT places 1 and Relevance AI 4 of 11.
Side by side
| 10 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $8/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| Document/source grounding | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-agent workflows | Yes | Yes |
| No-code builder | Yes | Yes |
| Team workspaces | Yes | Yes |
| Web search with citations | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
ChatGPT
- FreeFree for everyone, with limited access.Free
- GoLow-cost individual plan at $8 a month in the US.$8/mo
- PlusIndividual plan at $20 a month.$20/mo
- ProIndividual plan with usage tiers at $100, $200 or $500 a month.$100/mo
- BusinessPer user, minimum 2 users: $25 monthly or $20 a month billed annually.$25/mo/seat
Relevance AI
- Pro$29 monthly or $19 per month billed annually; 2,500 Actions and 2 build users per month.$29/mo
- Team$349 monthly or $234 per month billed annually; 7,000 Actions, 5 build users, 45 end users.$349/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose ChatGPT if…
Founders and teams who want one general-purpose AI assistant for writing, research, analysis and coding, from a casual user to a daily heavy user.
Choose Relevance AI if…
Go-to-market and operations teams that want to build their own AI agents for research, outreach and follow-up work, and need triggers, integrations and oversight without writing a full application.
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