Compare · Prices checked October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026
Instinct vs ChatGPT Dots (2026)
Published starting prices: Instinct, Free (invite-only beta). ChatGPT Dots, Included with ChatGPT Pro from $100/mo. Side-by-side public pricing, what each does, real use cases and who each suits, all from our listings with sources. We haven't tested either hands-on.
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AssistantsFree tier
Instinct
A startup personal assistant (launched Aug 2026) with no app: you text or email it (iMessage, WhatsApp or email) or call it, and it uses a phone and computer the way you would, connects to Google Workspace, Slack and Notion, and handles errands like bookings, orders and appointment emails.
SubscriptionFree (invite-only beta)
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Assistants
ChatGPT dots
OpenAI's always-on agents inside ChatGPT (launched Sep 2026): a dot keeps working on your goals between conversations and uses connected apps such as Slack and Microsoft Teams.
SubscriptionIncluded with ChatGPT Pro from $100/mo
Quick answer
- Cheaper: Instinct doesn't list a monthly plan (Free (invite-only beta)); ChatGPT Dots' is Pro 100: $100/mo (first dot included), so there's no like-for-like monthly comparison. Instinct also has a free plan. Checked October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026.
- Free plans: Instinct: yes. Its Invite-only beta plan is $0 (no paid plan or price published; Instinct says it is free for invite-only users), checked October 23, 2026. ChatGPT Dots: no $0 plan on its pricing page (checked October 22, 2026).
Pricing side by side
| Item | Instinct | ChatGPT dots |
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| Starting price | Free (invite-only beta) | Included with ChatGPT Pro from $100/mo |
| Pricing model | Subscription | Subscription |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
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| Pricing note | Access by invite from a current user or approval from a waitlist. No pricing page; Instinct's terms (instinct.com/terms) say paid features may come later and pricing can change at any time. No country list published. Free status per The Verge (Oct 9, 2026) and instinct.com. | Not on Free, Go or Plus. Pro is billed monthly only. Not in the EEA, Switzerland or the UK at launch. Talking to your dot doesn't count toward ChatGPT limits; tasks it starts in Codex or ChatGPT Work do. OpenAI says extra dots will be sold later (no price yet). Pro prices from help.openai.com 'About ChatGPT Pro tiers'; Business Premium from openai.com/business/pricing. |
| Checked | October 23, 2026 | October 22, 2026 |
| Source | Vendor pricing page | Vendor pricing page |
Copied from each vendor's public pricing page on the date shown. "not published" means the vendor doesn't publish it; we don't guess. Prices change; confirm with the vendor.
Features and details from our listings
| Item | Instinct | ChatGPT Dots |
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| What it is | A startup personal assistant (launched Aug 2026) with no app: you text or email it (iMessage, WhatsApp or email) or call it, and it uses a phone and computer the way you would, connects to Google Workspace, Slack and Notion, and handles errands like bookings, orders and appointment emails. | OpenAI's always-on agents inside ChatGPT (launched Sep 2026): a dot keeps working on your goals between conversations and uses connected apps such as Slack and Microsoft Teams. |
| Made by | Instinct | OpenAI |
| Listed under | Personal assistant agents | Personal assistant agents |
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| Verified public use cases | 0 | 0 |
Use cases
Instinct
We haven't found a verified public use case for Instinct yet.
ChatGPT dots
We haven't found a verified public use case for ChatGPT dots yet.
Use cases are summarised in our own words from the linked public post; vendor case studies are labelled. All use cases.
Who each is best for
- SubscriptionFree plan
Instinct is best for
- Teams that need to: Run errands and life admin by text; Book appointments and send follow-up emails; Order groceries or gifts and make bookings.
- Budget: starts at Free (invite-only beta) (subscription, free plan available).
- Subscription
ChatGPT dots is best for
- Teams that need to: Keep track of goals and follow up 24/7; Start and manage tasks in Codex or ChatGPT Work; Work across connected apps.
- Budget: starts at Included with ChatGPT Pro from $100/mo (subscription).
From our listing data (jobs, public pricing); not a hands-on test. Full details: Instinct · ChatGPT dots.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Instinct or ChatGPT Dots?
Instinct doesn't list a monthly plan (Free (invite-only beta)); ChatGPT Dots' is Pro 100: $100/mo (first dot included), so there's no like-for-like monthly comparison. Instinct also has a free plan. Checked October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026.
Is Instinct free? Is ChatGPT Dots free?
Instinct: yes. Its Invite-only beta plan is $0 (no paid plan or price published; Instinct says it is free for invite-only users), checked October 23, 2026. ChatGPT Dots: no $0 plan on its pricing page (checked October 22, 2026).
How much does Instinct cost?
Instinct lists Invite-only beta: $0 (no paid plan or price published; Instinct says it is free for invite-only users). It doesn't list a monthly price for every plan, so check the plan details. Access by invite from a current user or approval from a waitlist. No pricing page; Instinct's terms (instinct.com/terms) say paid features may come later and pricing can change at any time. No country list published. Free status per The Verge (Oct 9, 2026) and instinct.com. Checked October 23, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
How much does ChatGPT Dots cost?
ChatGPT Dots lists Pro 100: $100/mo (first dot included); Pro 200: $200/mo (more usage than Pro 100; first dot included); Pro 500: $500/mo (highest usage, Ultrafast models; first dot included); Business Premium seat: $125/user/mo ($100/user/mo billed annually; 2-seat workspace minimum). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Pro 100: $100/mo (first dot included). Not on Free, Go or Plus. Pro is billed monthly only. Not in the EEA, Switzerland or the UK at launch. Talking to your dot doesn't count toward ChatGPT limits; tasks it starts in Codex or ChatGPT Work do. OpenAI says extra dots will be sold later (no price yet). Pro prices from help.openai.com 'About ChatGPT Pro tiers'; Business Premium from openai.com/business/pricing. Checked October 22, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
Did AITeamGuide test them?
Not hands-on. This comparison is built from each vendor's public pricing page (with the date we checked it), published product information and credited public use cases.
Can a vendor pay to win this comparison?
No. Nothing here is paid. Paid placements on AITeamGuide are always labelled "Sponsored" or "Featured" and never change a comparison or ranking.
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