ChatGPT Go free in India for 1 year? All you need to know

OpenAI is giving away ChatGPT Go free in India for a full year! Curious how to claim this premium AI experience without paying a rupee? Here’s the step-by-step guide to unlock all the GPT‑5 features before the offer ends.

New Delhi: OpenAI has announced that its paid subscription tier, ChatGPT Go will be available free of charge for one full year to eligible users in India, beginning 4 November 2025. Priced at Rs 399 per month in India since its launch in August, this promo makes the plan free for new and existing users in the region.

The company says the initiative supports its “India‑first” strategy as the country becomes one of its fastest‑growing user markets.

What’s Included in the Offer

ChatGPT Go, the subscription tier launched in India that offers elevated features, includes higher message limits, increased daily image generation, larger file uploads, and longer memory for personalised interactions- all powered by the GPT‑5 model.

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Under the promotion, these features will be available free of charge for 12 months for users who sign up during the promotional window.

Existing ChatGPT Go subscribers (via web or Android) are eligible for the additional free year if their account is in good standing; Apple App‐Store subscribers must cancel their current plan and re‑subscribe during the period to claim the benefit.

How to Redeem the Free Year

To activate the free 12‑month offer in India, users should follow these steps:

Log in to ChatGPT via web or open the ChatGPT app on Android (with the latest version).

Navigate to Settings → Account → Subscription/Upgrade (or tap the “Try ChatGPT Go” option).

Add a valid payment method (credit/debit card or UPI)- no charge will be made for the 12‑month free period. Note: If using UPI, a small refundable verification charge may be temporarily shown.

For iOS users, if the free option is not yet visible in the App Store, sign‑up via the web version and then log into the iOS app. It’s important that users do not cancel the subscription immediately after activation, as canceling will void eligibility for the promotion.

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Why This Matters & What to Watch

India is ranked by OpenAI as its second‑largest user base after the US, and this promotion signals a strategic push to deepen engagement in the Indian market.

With competitive pressure from other AI platforms offering free or promotional access in India (such as Perplexity and Gemini Pro), OpenAI’s move is seen as part of its bid to build a larger paid user base for future monetisation.

Users should note that the offer is time‑limited and must be redeemed within the promotional window; OpenAI has not specified an exact end date for enrollment.

After the free period ends, the subscription will renew at the then‑current monthly rate unless cancelled in advance.