ChatGPT for Desktop vs ChatGPT App

Compare ChatGPT for Desktop and ChatGPT App - features, pricing, and which is better for your workflow.

What is ChatGPT for Desktop?

ChatGPT on your desktop with Work and Codex modes, plus context from your email, screenshots, files, and anything on your screen.

Price: Freemium

Chat, Work, and Codex modes in one app
Context from email, screenshots, files, and your screen
Computer use and a built-in browser
History and projects synced across web, mobile, and desktop
macOS and Windows, plus a Chrome extension

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What is ChatGPT App?

Download ChatGPT as a native app — macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. Voice mode, screenshot context, system shortcuts, and a dedicated window outside your browser.

Price: Freemium

Native desktop app for macOS and Windows
iOS and Android apps with voice + image input
System keyboard shortcut to bring ChatGPT to the front
Screenshot and screen context support
Same features as chatgpt.com without the browser tab

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