Plus vs Business vs Enterprise, side by side
| ChatGPT Plus | ChatGPT Business (Standard seat) | ChatGPT Enterprise | AdminOnsite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $20 a month, billed monthly | $25 per user a month monthly, or $20 billed annually; Premium seats $125 / $100 | Contact sales | $249–$699 a month for the whole office, plus setup |
| Minimum | 1 person | 2 seats | Sales-led | 1 office |
| Training on your data | On by default for personal plans; you can turn it off | Not by default | Not by default | No; models run on your box |
| Admin controls | None | Admin console, roles, billing; admins can view, export and delete members’ chats | More controls, retention settings, compliance API | You set folder access; we manage the box |
| Where files are processed | OpenAI’s servers | OpenAI’s servers | OpenAI’s servers | A Mac mini in your office |
| Extra usage | Plan limits | Credits beyond included limits | Credits beyond included limits | No credits; it’s your hardware |
| Model quality | Frontier models | Frontier models | Frontier models | Open-weight models: strong for drafts and search, behind frontier models on hard reasoning |
US list prices from each vendor’s own page, checked November 13, 2026. Prices change; check the vendor before you buy. OpenAI says self-serve Business doesn’t include API usage, and that BAAs and zero data retention need a contracted offering.
Which should you choose?
Choose Plus if…
You’re one person, the work isn’t confidential, and you’ve turned off “Improve the model for everyone.”
Choose Business if…
Two or more people need frontier models, you want admin control and no training by default, and processing on OpenAI’s servers is acceptable for your files.
Choose Enterprise if…
You need retention controls, a compliance API, or contracted terms such as a BAA.
Choose a private box if…
The work is client files you’d rather not upload, and you want one price for everyone instead of a seat each.
Is ChatGPT Business worth it?
For a team that’s happy with cloud processing, often yes: it’s the cheapest way to get frontier models with admin control and a no-training default. The math is simple. At $20–25 per seat, five people cost $100–125 a month and ten cost $200–250, and the bill grows with every hire. Premium seats for heavier users are $100–125 each.
It’s a weaker fit when the files are the problem rather than the price. Business doesn’t change where the work happens: prompts and documents are still processed and stored by OpenAI, and workspace admins can view members’ conversations. Use the per-seat cost calculator to compare your headcount.
ChatGPT Business alternatives
| Alternative | Price | Where data is processed |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Team (Anthropic) | $25 per member monthly or $20 annually (Standard); minimum 2, up to 150 | Anthropic’s cloud |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot Business | $21 per user a month, annual, on top of a Microsoft 365 plan (Microsoft shows an $18 promotional price) | Microsoft’s cloud |
| AdminOnsite | One flat monthly price for the office | On site |
US list prices from each vendor’s own page, checked November 13, 2026. Prices change; check the vendor before you buy.
Questions
Is ChatGPT Team the same as ChatGPT Business?
Yes. OpenAI renamed ChatGPT Team to ChatGPT Business on August 29, 2025.
Can one person buy ChatGPT Business?
No. A Business workspace needs at least two seats, Standard or Premium.
Does OpenAI train on ChatGPT Business data?
Not by default. OpenAI says it won’t train on Business workspace data unless you opt in, for example through feedback.
Does ChatGPT Business include the API?
No. API usage is separate and billed independently.
What’s the difference between Standard and Premium seats?
Premium seats ($100 a user a month annually, $125 monthly) have higher usage limits for ChatGPT Work and Codex than Standard seats ($20 / $25).