Freemium Mainland access: Blocked in mainland China Chat and search

ChatGPT

OpenAI's general-purpose AI chat product.

In brief One of the default starting points for general chat. The free plan covers everyday Q&A; higher limits and models are on paid plans.

The comment is an editorial opinion. It does not mean we have tried the product ourselves or completed a review.

Pricing notes: The official pricing page lists Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and other plans.

Verified on: 2026-11-10 (Asia/Shanghai)

Pricing source: https://chatgpt.com/pricing

Official URL: https://chatgpt.com

Mainland access: Blocked in mainland China. Tested on 2026-11-10. Method: Official sites tested from multiple speed-test nodes in mainland China (WebSitePulse: HTTP checks of the official site from Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou). This only says whether the official site opened at that time. It does not mean features, sign-in, or payments work in mainland China.

Sources: https://chatgpt.com · https://chatgpt.com/pricing

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