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ChatGPT vs Dev
ChatGPT is a chat-only assistant without screen-wide context monitoring
Which to pick
Pick ChatGPT if you want…
- Conversational AI for chat, code, and research
- General conversational AI
- A free plan to start with
Pick Dev if you want…
- Real-time context-aware AI assistance
Side by side
- What it is
- ChatGPT:ChatGPT is an AI assistant for chat, code, image generation, and research across web, iOS, and Android.
- Dev:Dev is an AI assistant that stays on your screen, watches your actions, and provides context-aware answers in real time.
- Best for
- ChatGPT:Conversational AI for chat, code, and research
- Dev:Real-time context-aware AI assistance
- Who it’s for
- ChatGPT:Developers, students, and professionals needing conversational AI assistance
- Dev:Developers and PC users who need instant help while coding or using desktop apps
- Pricing
- ChatGPT:Freemium
- Dev:Paid
- Works with
- ChatGPT:Web, iOS, Android, Plugins
- Dev:—
ChatGPT features
- Unlimited text chats. Chat freely with AI models, subject to abuse guardrails.
- File and image uploads. Upload files and images to enhance interactions.
- Voice and video chat. Interact using voice and optional video support.
- Custom GPTs and plugins. Create and use custom agents and plugins for extended functionality.
- Built-in browser and search. Browse the web and search sources directly within the chat.
- Memory and context expansion. Longer memory windows and context for deeper conversations.
Dev features
- Screen-wide observation. Continuously watches your work to understand the current task.
- Always-on UI. Remains visible on the screen ready for instant queries.
- Context-aware answers. Provides answers based on what you are doing without extra prompts.
- Reduces tutorial time. Helps you find documentation and fix errors without watching videos.
- Quick, relevant help. Delivers fast responses to boost productivity.
ChatGPT vs Dev FAQ
Is ChatGPT or Dev free?+
ChatGPT has a free plan and paid plans. Dev is paid, with a free trial.
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