OpenAI has recently embarked on an exciting journey by initiating the testing phase of its ChatGPT desktop application for Windows. This early version is currently available exclusively to users subscribed to ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu plans, which require a monthly fee of . The app is compatible with Windows 10, although it comes with certain limitations, including the absence of the Advanced Voice Mode feature and OpenAI’s GPT Store.
Earlier this year, OpenAI made headlines by launching its flagship AI chatbot solely for Apple’s macOS, a decision that sparked a mix of reactions given Microsoft’s substantial investment in OpenAI and the integration of its technology within Windows 11. In a previous interview, former OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati addressed the absence of a Windows version, stating, “We’re just prioritizing where our users are.” Despite this, the company assured users that a Windows version was in the works, although a specific timeline was not provided.
Today, ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu users can start testing an early version of the Windows desktop app. Get faster access to ChatGPT on your PC with the Alt + Space shortcut. https://t.co/mv4ACwIhzA https://t.co/Ww6QvBfMnB pic.twitter.com/tkyodezZhvOctober 17, 2024
The announcement, made via X (formerly Twitter), confirmed that the new Windows experience is currently limited to the aforementioned subscription tiers. OpenAI plans to roll out a more comprehensive experience for all ChatGPT users later this year. According to OpenAI, the official desktop app will allow users to engage with files and photos, incorporating the latest model enhancements, including access to the OpenAI o1-preview, its newest and most advanced model.
Will ChatGPT work in Windows 10?
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Indeed, the ChatGPT desktop app is designed to function on Windows 10, albeit with some notable limitations. Users will find that features such as Advanced Voice Mode and the GPT Store are not supported at this time, leaving uncertainty about their future availability. As a reminder, Microsoft is set to discontinue support for Windows 10 in less than a year, specifically on October 14, 2025. Despite this impending deadline, Windows 10 maintains a commanding presence in the global desktop operating system market, holding a significant share of 62.79%. Meanwhile, Windows 11 continues to gain traction, rising from 23.64% in September to 33.37% recently, as Microsoft actively encourages users to transition to its latest AI-enhanced operating system through various promotional strategies.
