What Is OpenAI’s GPT Store? Custom Chatbot Marketplace Now Live

Currently, browsing featured and trending GPTs is accessible in the store, but this feature is not accessible to free users.

ChatGPT has unveiled the GPT Store, an online hub showcasing custom-designed bots powered by ChatGPT that assist users with a diverse range of skills.

Since the feature's introduction two months ago, users have crafted over 3 million custom GPTs, as reported by OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Now, with the launch of the new store, creators can share their GPTs with a wider audience.

Creators will have the opportunity to generate revenue based on user engagement with their GPTs, although OpenAI has not disclosed the specifics of this process yet. Here's how you can upload your own GPT and collaborate within your organization to develop custom GPTs that enhance productivity and convenience.

How the GPT Store Works

You can now explore the GPT Store to discover featured and trending GPTs across various categories such as Writing, Research & Analysis, Productivity, and more.

However, access to the GPT Store is not free. You must be a ChatGPT Plus, Team, or Enterprise subscriber to browse and utilize the GPTs offered in the store. Team and Enterprise customers will enjoy additional benefits, such as the ability to manage GPTs with detailed controls.

OpenAI describes it as follows:

"Team customers have exclusive access to a private section of the GPT Store featuring GPTs securely published to your workspace. The GPT Store will soon be accessible to ChatGPT Enterprise customers, offering enhanced admin controls to manage internal-only GPTs and select external GPTs for business use."

If you haven't heard about the "Team" plan before, that's because it's a recent addition to the offerings.

ChatGPT Team Plan Pricing

ChatGPT's latest store launch isn't the only update. The platform has introduced a new subscription tier called "Team." While the free and Pro versions are designed for individual users, businesses with larger teams now have the option of a monthly or annual subscription that includes higher message limits for GPT-4.

The Team plan also enables internal GPT creation and sharing, along with an administrative console for workplace management. Additionally, OpenAI assures that GPT will not train on data from companies using the Team plan, which can be seen as a notable advantage.

Here's a breakdown of the current ChatGPT plans and pricing:

• Free: $0

• Plus: $20 per month (billed monthly)

• Team (annual billing): $25 per month

• Team (monthly billing): $30 per month

• Enterprise: Contact OpenAI for a custom quote

How to Upload to the GPT Store

We've put together a detailed guide to help you create your own GPT program. Follow the steps outlined here to walk through the process. Once your GPT is ready, sharing it on the new store is straightforward and only requires a couple of steps.

First, ensure your GPT is accessible to all by saving it for "Everyone." Then, verify your Builder profile by following these steps:

1. Go to Settings.

2. Navigate to Builder profile.

3. Enable your name or provide a verified website.

That's it! Although details about how creators will profit from their GPTs are still unclear, OpenAI plans to launch a GPT builder revenue program in the first quarter of the year. However, they have clarified one aspect of the payment process: compensation will be based on user engagement with your GPTs. The more popular your GPT becomes, the higher your compensation from OpenAI.

Want to Start Using GPT Today?

If you're curious about the immediate opportunities with this technology, explore avenues like creating websites, Chrome extensions, or even launching YouTube channels with GPT support. We've outlined these strategies and more in our guide on leveraging ChatGPT for generating income.

Beyond basic text conversations and simple image creation, maximizing the benefits of ChatGPT can be more challenging than expected. This could explain why the Team subscription is priced relatively low at $25 per month, just slightly higher than the individual Pro subscription. OpenAI aims to ensure ChatGPT remains relevant in 2024 by encouraging more advanced and diverse applications beyond basic text interactions.

However, for those willing to delve into the workings of generative text AIs like ChatGPT, there's significant potential to stand out in today's tech landscape as a rising star.