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Replaces ChatGPT. 2 ways out. Best: Google AI Pro (Gemini) (already included), about $215 saved in year one.

Modeled, not measured. Savings use public prices and planning assumptions: the bill you stop paying, minus the new tool, your upkeep time and your setup time at $50/hour, over the first 12 months. No verified migrations yet. Check the must-haves in each recipe before you switch.

What you use

  • Chat with AI
  • Web search
  • File and image uploads
  • Image generation

Not covered

  • Deep research
  • Voice mode
  • Projects
  • Custom GPTs
  • Memory
  • Codex coding agent

Check before switching

  • You only rely on: Chat with AI, Web search, File and image uploads, Image generation
  • Export your data from ChatGPT before canceling

Agents: get_recipe("replace-chatgpt") on the Stackcut MCP server.

2 ways out, best first

Already includedGoogle AI Pro (Gemini)Saves $215 in year one
$20/mo today → $0/mo · setup 0.5 h · then $240/yr · payback 1.2 mo
1 seat. If you already pay for Google AI Pro (e.g., for 5 TB storage), Gemini covers most day-to-day ChatGPT use.
Covers 75% of the core features (not: File and image uploads)
If you already pay for Google AI Pro (e.g., for 5 TB storage), Gemini covers most day-to-day ChatGPT use.
Sources: chatgpt.comone.google.com
Open sourceOpen WebUICosts $1,220 more in year one
$20/mo today → $5/mo + 2 h upkeep · setup 4 h
1 seat. Self-hosted ChatGPT-style UI; plug in OpenRouter/OpenAI API keys or local Ollama models. You run and maintain it.
Covers 75% of the core features (not: Image generation)
Self-hosted ChatGPT-style UI; plug in OpenRouter/OpenAI API keys or local Ollama models. You run and maintain it.
License: source_available
Sources: chatgpt.comopenwebui.com

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