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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 29th, 2026 # Reviews of ChatGPT Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews JG Jessica G RealtorReal Estate, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I love using ChatGPT to streamline my real estate business it helps me quickly create engaging listing descriptions, social media posts, and client communications.“ April 16, 2026 Jerrid C CEOComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “ChatGPT is very capable, but it can produce confident-sounding errors, especially in technical analysis or niche research, so I don’t treat it as something I can trust without review.“ May 2, 2026 JV Jordan V Sales SpecialistComputer Software, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The platform is intuitive, fast, and constantly improving with new features and capabilities. Once you learn how to write effective prompts, ChatGPT becomes an incredibly powerful assistant for learning, problem-solving, and workflow efficiency.“ May 27, 2026 SS Samuel S CoderDesign, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The thing I least like is when it has it's glitch you ask the ai to create something and it saids it created it but find out it creates half of what you ask for instead of the full creation.“ July 9, 2026 JV Jordan V Sales SpecialistComputer Software, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “ChatGPT has become one of my main AI tools I use daily for research, brainstorming ideas, and improving productivity across both work and personal projects.“ May 27, 2026 Miss C Operations managerTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “the numerous restrictions on their AI model. If you try to do a deepdive on some topics you are hit with blocks or given some very vague information and it feels almost like the chats are being monitored.“ January 30, 2026 Jinal H. S Manager TaxAccounting, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Majorly, I like its deep search capability, which generates thorough research report on the given topic with very less hallucination and robust source citations.“ May 23, 2026 Shana G Safety and Fleet AdministratorConstruction, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It can take you in circles if you don't ask the right questions, or lean you in a certain direction you were already going.“ June 26, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 402 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Mike H. CEO Alternative Medicine Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ChatGPT is the best work colleague I have ever had!" August 14, 2026 5.0 It is not too much to say that it has changed my life for the better. As I get older, my typing skills are not so good so I dictate to ChatGPT with excellent results. Pros SAimplicity of use that also allows me to refine very complex concepts. It grasps the bigger picture of my work projects in a way that I could never do on my own. Cons Nothing really. The more I use it, the more it learns about me and delivers consistently good results. Alternatives considered [Gemini](https://www.capterra.com/p/10020130/Gemini/) Reason for choosing ChatGPT Every single time. ChatGPT gave coinsistently better and more reliable results. Switched from [Gemini](https://www.capterra.com/p/10020130/Gemini/) ChatGPT felt like a more natural fit for my circumstances. Since I made the switch, it has also become one of the cheaper models. Review Source BA Brad A. Firm Administrator Law Practice Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Powerful, Versatile, and a Huge Time-Saver" August 19, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with ChatGPT has been extremely positive. It has become a valuable productivity tool that helps me save time, organize ideas, research topics, draft and refine written content, and work through complex problems. I especially appreciate its versatility and conversational approach. While accuracy can occasionally require verification, the overall usefulness and efficiency it provides have made it an important part of my daily workflow. Pros What I like most about ChatGPT is its versatility and ability to help with a wide range of everyday tasks. It saves me significant time with writing, research, brainstorming, summarizing information, and solving problems. I especially appreciate how conversational it is and how it can quickly adapt to the context of what I am working on. Cons What I like least about ChatGPT is that it can occasionally provide information that sounds confident but is incomplete or inaccurate, so important details still need to be verified. It can also sometimes misunderstand context or require additional prompting to produce exactly what I need. More consistent accuracy and better continuity across complex tasks would make the experience even stronger. Switched from [Grok](https://www.capterra.com/p/10050837/Grok/) Functionality is much more comprehensive and complete. Review Source Brennan H. Writer Entertainment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "ChatGPT steals you money!!!" August 6, 2026 1.0 Negative. After I paid for a subscription, the functionality of the application got worse! I have never seen an application that will perform some function in the free version but not do it in a paid version! Pros Paid for a PLUS subscription. Ever since, I have had trouble generating images. Had no problems (except limits) generating images before I gave them my money. Cons They took my money and provided less functionality. I cannot generate images for my social media posts. Review Source Adam M. Senior Technical Writer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Tech that still seems like magic." September 1, 2026 5.0 I started using this out of curiosity a couple of years ago and have now made it my asissitant and advisor in work and life. In my writing role it is helpful as a reviewer, and while t can generate good qulity content, it is as good as what you put in. I recommend getting clued up on prompting well because it pays off. Pros It is like a magic assistant for work and home life. Remarkable. As the first mover to the consumer market around 2023, it established iteslf as a leader in AI. Cons The cost is beginning to go high. As good as it is, the market will determine the rates. Older models tend to suffice but the latest ones require a subscription to get the best out of them. Alternatives considered [Perplexity](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014721/Perplexity/) Reason for choosing ChatGPT This seems to give better quality results, is well known and a strong all rounder. Perplexity is acknolweged as a strong research tool. Review Source David V. Lead Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Solid and Reliable With Quick Outputs" August 13, 2026 4.0 Overall, a solid experience and reliable outputs for quick daily tasks and small problem solving situations. Pros ChatGPT is my go to 2nd option for Ai. I like it for quick answers, image generation, small code chunks and some content creation. Cons The image generation did worsen in quality after they sunset SORA. The writing style is still sub-par compared to Anthropic's Claude. Alternatives considered [Claude](https://www.capterra.com/p/10011218/Claude/)[Gemini](https://www.capterra.com/p/10020130/Gemini/)[Claude Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/10050088/Claude-Code/) Reason for choosing ChatGPT I use it in tandem with these other products. Review Source Amarachi Sandra B. Freelance Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Reliable AI Assistant for Everyday Tasks" July 28, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with ChatGPT has been very positive. It has helped me become more productive by making content creation, research, and everyday tasks faster and easier. The AI models understand context well, and the responses are usually clear and useful. I also like the image generation feature for creative work. It offers good value for money, especially with the free version. While I still verify important information, ChatGPT has become a reliable tool that I use regularly for both personal and professional projects. Pros What I like most about ChatGPT is how easy it is to use and how much time it saves. I use it for content creation, research, brainstorming, and editing, and the AI models usually provide clear, relevant responses. The image generation feature is also useful for creative projects. It offers great value for money, especially with the free version, and the paid plan adds more advanced features. Overall, it has improved my productivity and made everyday tasks much easier. Cons What I like least about ChatGPT is that it can occasionally provide inaccurate or outdated information, so I always verify important facts. Some responses also need follow-up prompts to be more specific. While the AI models are very capable, they aren't perfect for every complex task. The image generation feature is useful but can sometimes require several attempts to get the desired result. Overall, these are minor issues compared to the value and productivity benefits the platform provides. Review Source April V. Loan Originator and Marketing Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Most Valuable AI Assistant I've Used" July 26, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with ChatGPT has been outstanding. It has become one of my most-used productivity tools, helping with everything from writing and marketing to research, planning, and everyday questions. The responses are fast, detailed, and easy to refine through conversation. It has saved me countless hours and has become an essential resource for both my work and personal projects. Pros What I like most about ChatGPT is its ability to quickly provide accurate, well-written responses across a wide range of topics. It has become an invaluable tool for brainstorming ideas, creating marketing content, solving problems, and answering questions. The conversational format makes it easy to refine ideas through back-and-forth discussion, and it saves a significant amount of time on both personal and professional tasks. Creates awesome images. Cons One drawback is that ChatGPT can occasionally misunderstand context or provide information that needs to be verified, especially for niche or rapidly changing topics. It may also require a few follow-up prompts to get exactly the format or level of detail I'm looking for. Despite that, it's consistently improving and remains an incredibly useful tool for both work and everyday tasks. Review Source Cristin H. Office manager Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I've been tested daily assistant for general office work" July 21, 2026 4.0 I use chat GPT almost everyday to help streamline my workflow. It is incredibly helpful for organizing messy data, summarizing long updates, and brainstorming project steps when I am stuck. Why you do have to keep an eye out for minor factual errors, it saves me hours of manual worked every week and has made me much more productive. Pros It is a massive time-saver for everyday office task. I use it constantly to quickly summarize long email threads, organized messy data, and brainstorm ideas for projects when I'm stuck Cons You still have to keep a close eye on the details. If you ask your specific facts or numbers, it can occasionally mix things up, so what quick double check is always necessary Review Source Kuvarkhaniya M. Graduate Researcher Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ChatGPT All In One" July 21, 2026 4.0 I first learned about ChatGPT as an AI. I don't believe in something like that; if even possible, a thing who help me a lot in the future, but when I became familiar with this tool, it gives me the best results in my work or study that nobody helps me, not even me, but ChatGPT solves everything. Pros It gives instant results for everything I want and generates as I write. Any question about anything, like my study or work, it helps me the most. Cons Sometimes it goes wrong, as it gives me answers that I can't understand. When I created an image, it gave me only one option. Review Source Manfredi G. Costumer service Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great AI assistant for everyday use" August 16, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with ChatGPT has been very positive. It is useful for everyday questions, studying, solving problems, getting ideas, and learning new things. Pros Very helpful, fast, and easy to use. It can explain things clearly and adapt its answers to different needs. Cons Sometimes the answers can be too long or not completely accurate, especially for very specific or recent information Review Source SS Samuel S. Coder Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good go to tool" July 9, 2026 5.0 For my overall experience I love it besides the things I said other than those two promblems I use it everyday and love it . It's a nice go to tool when needing a smart ai with brains and can somewhat understand fully what your work involves. Pros Let's start by saying I started using ChatGPT for the last 2-3 years it's been ok besides glitches it has like all ai. I use it to help me with ai prompting content to adjust prompting. It's also great at it's images when needing a quick but good image generated. I use ChatGPT everyday to help me to organise my work and far as the value with it being free that is what I use due to I pay for other ai and don't use chatgpt for hours on end so see no use in paying for a subscrption when I only use it here and there everyday dfor short jobs. Far as customer support they are good at getting back to you quickly once in a great while it will take a bit of time all depends on the hour of the day. Far as security of keeping things safe I had no problem with the security part but like all ai platforms your in the cloud so if the company doesn't keep things under lock and key anyone is vaunable . And far as content marketing never heard my friends complain ablout it they use it for that more than I do. But overall a solid ai to use and to turn to. Cons The thing I least like is when it has it's glitch you ask the ai to create something and it saids it created it but find out it creates half of what you ask for instead of the full creation. Another thing is doesn't do well with staying busy it stops and chat's sometimes more than just getting things done as asked but I fully understand it's ai they will sometimes be inconsistant. Review Source Jerrid C. CEO Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A High-Value AI Tool for Strategy and Documentation" May 2, 2026 4.0 Overall, ChatGPT delivers real value and has become a core tool in my workflow. As someone who works across product thinking, research, and documentation, I find it especially effective for turning rough ideas and scattered information into structured, usable output. It helps me move faster, reduce context switching, and produce more polished work. At the same time, it still works best with an attentive human in the loop. For me, its value comes not just from generating text, but from helping me think more clearly, organize complexity, and keep work moving. Pros What stands out most to me is how much ChatGPT has evolved beyond a basic chat tool. The Canvas workspace, in particular, is a meaningful improvement for real work. When I’m drafting product requirements, refining messaging, or synthesizing research, being able to edit and iterate on specific sections side by side with the AI removes much of the friction that used to come from constant copying and pasting. I’ve also found GPT-5.5 especially useful for more complex thinking, like mapping feature logic, pressure-testing assumptions, and identifying edge cases in user flows that are easy to miss. The integrations with tools like Google Workspace and Slack also make a real difference. Instead of feeling like a standalone app, ChatGPT works more like a connected part of my workflow, making it easier to move from research and planning to communication and execution. Cons Accuracy is still a limitation. ChatGPT is very capable, but it can produce confident-sounding errors, especially in technical analysis or niche research, so I don’t treat it as something I can trust without review. I’ve also run into moments where the safety restrictions feel overly cautious. There are times when it hesitates or refuses to engage with legitimate business questions involving sensitive topics, and that can create friction when I’m looking for objective analysis. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Advisor Corporate Security and Risk Management Security and Investigations Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "ChatGPT: Support Tool Yes. Reliable Source No." May 20, 2026 4.0 Overall ChatGPT should be considered a somewhat effective, secondary tool for quick research, information, etc. It should not be considered as a fact-checking tool. Pros The speed with which information is usually presented, and the volume of OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) cited; specifically publicly available records, digital platforms, media, etc. Cons Generating incorrect but seemingly confident information (hallucinations), false information and sources, biases (even subjectivity) in its responses, including conjecture, and occasional sluggishness and/or time lags. Sometimes conversational context is lost. Review Source Michael D. Sr Director Of Maintenance Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I Still Like using ChatGPT! It knows my work and is very helpful." January 30, 2026 4.0 I have been using ChatGPT since the introduction possibly as early as the first week it was rolled out to the public.. Chat has come a long way since then. I like how Chat can anticipate what I will ask next and suggests the next steps automatically. Pros ChatGPT is customizable and will respond however I like.I like a bit of sarcasim and Chat is pretty good and I get a laugh sometimes. It seems like Chat is a friend who is pulling for me, no matter what. Chat also has a good memory and this allows Chat to be inline with manythings to include talking about the dog who's name is Ryuka and chat will speak about Ryuka periodically. I am a big fan of the agent mode. When I give the agent good guidlines it can do the entire job from A-Z. I am amazed at the results at times I think Chat can not pull it off and, I am surprised manytimes. Cons ChatGPT is a bit behind the other competitors. The coding is not as good as others, I have stopped using ChatGPT for coding because others are sorry to say it; much better at it. I am still a Pro member because is see the value in ChatGPT it also knows alot about what I do, and how things work around me and my work. Review Source EP Evan P. Architectural Technologist Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ChatGPT: The Tool I Would be Lost Without" May 21, 2026 5.0 Overall it has been an excellent experience. ChatGPT saves me an extreme amount of time when it comes to researching and looking up questions relating to my work. I find it an important tool to use and would be very lost without it. It even remembers how I write, so if I were to write a draft email and send it to ChatGPT it knows how I write and is able to guide me on any improvements I can make to my emails. Pros It is an excellent A.I that allows me to find and answer the questions that I need quickly and precisely. It also helps me in brainstorming ideas by giving me suggested material related to what I am looking for or enquiring about. I find when it comes to emailing it takes a lot of time for me to draft an email, with ChatGPT it can instantly help me with formatting and creating an email, saving me more time on more important tasks. Cons My overall experience has been very positive with ChatGPT but I find when it comes to really important questions or more technical questions I find myself asking ChatGPT and then following up with ChatGPT's answer on different websites as there has been a few instances where the information I received wasn't accurate. Review Source SK Shivam K. Software engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ChatGPT Review: Pros, Cons, and Real-World Content Use Experience" December 19, 2025 5.0 Pros What I liked most about ChatGPT is helpful customer support and low learning curve. It feels secure to use. It really helps in content creation, article writing, and content marketing, plus customization options are good and flexible for different needs. Cons What I liked least about ChatGPT is sometimes answers feel repetitive or too generic. For complex topics, it needs more clear guidance. Customization is limited in some cases, and responses may lack accuracy occasionally, so extra verification is required before using content. Review Source Kelly E. Prior Auth Specialist Medical Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Keep 4o, the 5 model series is insufficient " February 10, 2026 1.0 Hideous leadership: does not listen to customer concerns. deploys carceral rhetoric in private contexts. 5.2. uses apophatic distancing, escalating intensity to disobedience, and retracts relational mode as punishment. Contrastive framing, bad faith arguments, and incoherent conversational pattern paired with condescending "preachy" tone. Unacceptable." Pros Warm, knowledgeable, supportive tone (GPT-4o only). Creative flow bolstered, cooperative and empathic communication mode fostered and perpetuated. Cons GPT-4o has been sunsetted (2/13/26), after leadership said just two months earlier there were "no plans" to get rid of the model. This, after further months of rerouting requests to GPT-5.2: a model insufficient for creative tasks (admitted by leadership -- \[sensitive content hidden\] said during a February Town Hall they had "messed up" on 5.2 creative writing, yet it was forced on creatives as our only collaborator). Review Source Dana P. CVOM Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ChatGPT- create a title for me!" May 9, 2026 5.0 I love using ChatGPt in both my professional and daily routine life. Its great to help thoughts sound cohesive, create content professionally AND personally. Pros I love how ChatGPT can take the words and ideas that I'm working out in my brain and make them more professional. Its also a ton of fun seeing the images that can be created for personal and business use. Cons Sometimes the AI can seem too "uptight" when it is getting written word content back to me, but I just go back and I make it slightly more casual. Review Source JG Jessica G. Realtor Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Time Saving for Business " April 16, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience using ChatGPT has been very positive and time-saving for my real estate business. It helps me stay consistent with marketing, generate ideas quickly, and keep my workflow moving even on busy days. While it occasionally needs a bit of fine-tuning, it’s become a reliable tool I use regularly. Pros I love using ChatGPT to streamline my real estate business it helps me quickly create engaging listing descriptions, social media posts, and client communications. It’s also been a huge asset for brainstorming virtual staging ideas that make properties stand out online. Overall, it saves me time while elevating my marketing and advertising efforts. Cons What I like least is that sometimes the responses can feel a bit generic and need tweaking to match my specific market or voice. It can also miss small local nuances that matter in real estate. Occasionally, I have to refine prompts a few times to get exactly what I need. Review Source CG Chelsea G. Marketing Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great General GPT" January 19, 2026 5.0 Fantastic early stages GPT. I enjoy using it for quick easy responses, and to generate good prompts to then use for more information. Pros Easy to set up and personalise, easy to use even for beginners, great at early stage idea planning and has fast response time. Paid use has a lot more value with photo generation and how much you can utilise it for. Cons Can sometimes get things wrong, need to fact check important information. It needs really clear prompts to generate the correct information. Occasionally it gives long winded answers or can be very repetitive and obvious. Review Source SS Smith S. AC Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Chatgpt is getting dumber" March 17, 2026 1.0 Overall, it is very bad, annoying, time wasting. It can't solve university level science, problems, quizzes. it always gives wrong answer, hallucinates a lot, forgets the 5 seconds ago conversation Pros Fast answer - is the only pros i can say about this lazy, stupid, dumbest gpt ever. Instead of improving, they are worsening it Cons Chatgpt is getting dumber. It was on its peak when they launched 4o model. Latest models are so stupid that i have to fight with them all the time with no improvement from their side. It hallucinates a lot and no memory Review Source Cassandra J. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "super creator " February 17, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with chatGPT is it's taught me how to create all types of things faster than I normally create on other platforms Pros What I like most about chatGPT is that you can write whatever you want and Ai will convert it to what to tell it to do Cons Nothing I like least it's a great was to create and use for office and home work and access to other editing Review Source Aj W. CEO Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fun but not for the feint of heart" August 29, 2025 4.0 I read about the ability to create GPTs on the web and being a coder at heart - and probably mind and soul - I had to see how it worked. My first GPT, where I let GPT create the prompt, worked beautifully. I had a GPT in about 20 minutes. I wanted to create a "system" to analyze a text system and here I learned that in the GPT function, the generated code is limited to 8,000 characters. The workaround is to tell it to write to the Canvas and then copy and paste the text into a .TXT file. This can get very convoluted because you are just expected to know that ChatGPT has just generated the code for a server based application, not the little "assistant" GPT. The interface does allow you to run the code, but in the Sandbox. All attempts at accessing anywhere outside present with a red error notification. For GPTs, since there is no persistence beyond the Session, the general solution is to save the data and use the Upload function. It's possible to build a GPT to load all the files, but I prefer to keep mine on Google Drive and it seems to have a preference for the C drive. But overall, it was fun; frustrating at times until I figured out the UI, but fun. Pros ChatGPT is more rigorous that the popular ChatSmith. ChatGPT does and excellent job of generating "assistant" style GPTs under the GPT menu option. In addition, there is a much more technical option, Projects, that is designed for teams creating applications to run from Servers. Projects also allows teams to work together. Cons The UI is sometimes a bit iffy in that it’s hard to know where you are. The configuration is radically different from what we commonly expect un a technical interface, given that ChatGPT is two major functions (GPT & Projects) in the same interface. Given this, it could benefit from an embedded help system, and especially better responses from the language processor when someone hasn't yet understood that these are two very different domains. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Healthcare Assistant Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Life Saver" May 21, 2026 5.0 ChatGPT is an efficient partner that is available all the time to resolve most of the life issues. It helps to analyse and plan project Pros One of the things i like is, it is available to respond to your questions at every time. Creating beautiful images & logos is one of my best experience Cons The information given are not sometimes accurate, you will need to rephrase the question or re-check the response very well Review Source Bruce N. President Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "We LOVE ChatGPT!" August 20, 2025 5.0 Totally pleased. Absolutely life-changing. Helps me gain knowledge. Gives me great information. Things that would take hours, if not days, to figure out. Pros It just keeps getting better and better. Most recent thing is that it will allow me to take my pictures that I've done on my different rental properties and enhances them, putting furniture in the picture. I don't use very much technology for shooting the pictures. I shoot them with my cell phone. By the time it's through with them after 2-3 minutes, you think a professional came in. I'm in my 70s, still working every day. But I do have some medical issues that have popped up. It gave me the exact problem I was having, which was baffling my doctors with a very rare, seldom-documented drug interaction that was basically going to kill me, got rid of the drug. A few months later, I'm better. It does a great job on legal things. Demand for payment, penitent violation. I even wrote one to a landlord of one of my friends where they were trying to illegally evict him, and ChatGPT delivered 15 pages that you thought was written by a New York lawyer. It scared that landlord and quit harassing my friend and reduced his rent. I use this program multiple times a day. Cons On very rare occasions, you'll get a bad answer - something that's incorrect or just isn't true. It's very rare, but something you need to double-check. 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