The new model is available now, including those who use ChatGPT's free tier. Unlike some of OpenAI's incremental releases, GPT-5 will be rolled out for all users, not just the companies paying for big enterprise plans. There are, naturally, some differences between how it looks based on your pricing plan. Here's a breakdown:

The new model is supposed to be faster, more accurate, and easier to use, according to OpenAI. GPT-5 is available to both free and paid users of ChatGPT. GPT-5 scored slightly higher than previous models on tests such as the American Invitational Mathematics Examination,

If you’re wondering what all the hoopla is about, and what makes GPT-5 better than, or different from, the company’s previous AI models, here’s a quick rundown of some of the key new features and functionality.