BotAI agents / General & personal agents
ChatGPT Dots
by OpenAI
Always-on ChatGPT agents with their own cloud computer that keep working between conversations (replaced ChatGPT agent mode).
Closed sourcePaidGeneral & personal agents
- Works in the background with its own cloud computer
- Connects to apps, ChatGPT Work and Codex
- Permissions and rules to control actions
- Expensive entry point
- Not in the EEA, Switzerland or UK on Pro
- Still needs supervision
| Best for | Heavy ChatGPT users with ongoing research or recurring tasks |
|---|---|
| Not for | Budget-conscious individuals |
| Pricing | Pro ($100/mo and up) and Business Premium ($100/user/mo annual); Enterprise beta |
| Open source | No (Proprietary) |
| Category | General & personal agents |
| Verified | 2026-10-14 |
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Related task guides
Sources
- https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001530-getting-started-with-your-dot
- https://chatgpt.com/features/dots/
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