As of January 2026, OpenAI has officially expanded ChatGPT Go to the European market. This budget-friendly subscription tier is now live across the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland. Following a successful phased rollout, European users now have a middle-ground option that sits perfectly between the restrictive Free plan and the professional Plus tier.
The “Go” plan is specifically tailored for European students and daily users who need the efficiency of the GPT-5.2 Instant model without the high monthly cost. However, European subscribers should be aware of a significant shift: to keep the price around €8, this tier includes sponsored content and advertisements within the interface—a first for OpenAI in the region.
If you are looking for a more robust, ad-free experience that bypasses regional feature delays, GlobalGPT remains a powerful alternative. It aggregates over 100 industry-leading models—including GPT-5.2 Pro, Gemini 3 Pro, and Sora 2—into a single workspace. It covers your entire workflow for chat, image, and video generation at a significantly lower cost, all while maintaining a 100% ad-free environment.
ChatGPT Go Price in Europe: How Much is it in Euro?
Pricing for European subscribers follows OpenAI’s localized multi-currency strategy. While the base global price is $8 USD, the final cost in Europe depends on your country’s specific VAT (Value Added Tax).
- Base Price: Approximately €7.50 – €8.00 per month.
- VAT Impact: The final checkout price will vary depending on your residence (e.g., 19% in Germany, 20% in France, or 22% in Italy).
- Localized Billing: OpenAI now supports direct Euro (EUR) payments via SEPA, credit cards, and digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay across most European nations.
What are the Main Benefits of ChatGPT Go for European Users?
ChatGPT Go isn’t just a “cheaper” plan; it’s a speed-optimized version of the AI designed for the European digital lifestyle. Key features include:
- GPT-5.2 Instant Model: Unlimited access to the latest speed-optimized engine, perfect for quick translations and creative drafting.
- 10x Usage Boost: European subscribers enjoy 10 times the message frequency, file analysis capacity, and DALL-E 3 image generation compared to the Free tier.
- Advanced Data Analysis (ADA): Full access to Python-based tools for deep spreadsheet work and complex document processing.
- Expanded Regional Context: A longer memory window helps the AI remember your specific preferences, localized languages, and European business standards.
- Access to Custom GPTs: Explore the GPT Store to use specialized tools tailored for European law, SAT/EU exam prep, or local travel planning.
ChatGPT Go vs. ChatGPT Plus: Comparison for European Users
Choosing the right plan depends on whether you value cost-savings or advanced reasoning power.
| Feature | ChatGPT Go (Europe) | ChatGPT Plus (Europe) |
| Price (Monthly) | ~€8.00 (plus VAT) | ~€20.00 (plus VAT) |
| Core Model | GPT-5.2 Instant | GPT-5.2 Thinking & Pro |
| Ads | Ad-Supported | 100% Ad-Free |
| Video (Sora 2) | Not Included | Full Access |
| Limits | 10x Free Tier | Highest Priority |
| Best For | Casual Users & Students | Professionals & Researchers |
Navigating the New Ad Experience in Europe
The introduction of advertisements is the most significant change for the European AI community in 2026. To subsidize the low €8 price, OpenAI is testing contextual ads within the chat flow.
For many users in the EU, where ad-free digital services are often preferred, this may feel like a step back. If you want to maintain a professional, distraction-free environment, the Plus tier or a multi-model aggregator like GlobalGPT is highly recommended to ensure your workflow remains private and ad-free.
How to Upgrade to ChatGPT Go in Europe
Upgrading your account from any European country is a simple process:
- Log in to your account at chatgpt.com.
- Click on your Profile Icon in the bottom-left or top-right corner.
- Select “Upgrade Plan”.
- Choose the “Upgrade to Go” option.
- Enter your European billing address (including VAT ID if applicable) and confirm the payment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is ChatGPT Go available in all European countries?
Yes. ChatGPT Go is available throughout the EU, EEA, and Switzerland, including major markets like Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. The interface supports all major European languages.
Can I use GPT-5.2 “Thinking” with a Go subscription?
Yes, ChatGPT Go includes access to reasoning models (“thinking”).7 However, users who require the most advanced reasoning for complex coding or scientific research may find the higher limits of ChatGPT Plus more suitable.8
Does ChatGPT Go include Sora video generation?
No. Access to Sora is currently reserved for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Enterprise subscribers.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. Like all OpenAI plans, ChatGPT Go is billed monthly and can be canceled at any time through your account settings.9
How many images can I generate with ChatGPT Go?
ChatGPT Go offers significantly more image generation capacity than the Free plan.10
- Free plan users are generally limited to 2 images per 24-hour period.
- ChatGPT Go is advertised to provide about 10× the image generation allowance of the Free tier, which in practice means you can generate around 20–30 images per day before hitting limits.11
- The exact number can vary with overall server demand and system load, but for most users the Go tier will let you generate dozens of images each day without hitting the Free-tier cap.
How many files can I upload with ChatGPT Go?
ChatGPT Go also increases your file upload capacity compared with the Free plan:12
- Free plan: up to 3 file uploads per day.
- ChatGPT Go: about 10× the Free upload capacity, meaning you can upload roughly 30 files per day.13
- Each file can be up to 512MB in size, and text documents are subject to a token cap (about 2 million tokens per file). There are also shared rate limits, such as a cap of 80 file uploads every 3 hours for all tiers during times of high demand.
Does ChatGPT Go have unlimited uploads?
No. ChatGPT Go does not offer unlimited uploads.
Even though Go increases your allowances compared to the Free plan, all uploads are still subject to these types of limits:
- Per-session or per-window caps (like 80 uploads every 3 hours).
- Daily usage ceilings that are higher than Free but still finite.(14)
- Per file size and per token limits (512MB max per file, text files limited to 2M tokens).
