By Balvinder Kumar, Founder · Prices checked November 2026
Quick answer: all three big chatbots are free to start. If you want to pay, here is what each costs per month in India, GST included:
- Cheapest paid plans: ChatGPT Go and Google AI Plus, both ₹399.
- Standard plans: ChatGPT Plus ₹1,999, Google AI Pro ₹1,950, Claude Pro ₹2,399 (₹2,000 on yearly billing).
- Power-user plans: ChatGPT Pro from ₹10,699, Claude Max from ₹11,999, Google AI Ultra ₹24,500.
Rupee pricing has changed a lot this year. Anthropic began billing Claude in rupees in July 2026, Google added a ₹399 plan, and Airtel’s free Perplexity Pro offer has ended. This guide puts the current prices side by side so you can choose without converting dollars.
AI subscription prices in India at a glance
| Plan | Price per month (incl. GST) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Free | ₹0 | Everyday questions and writing |
| ChatGPT Go | ₹399 | More messages and image uploads on a budget |
| ChatGPT Plus | ₹1,999 | Daily work use and stronger models |
| ChatGPT Pro | From ₹10,699 | Professionals who need the highest limits |
| Google AI Plus | ₹399 (₹199 intro offer for new users) | Gemini in Gmail and Docs, 200 GB storage, family sharing |
| Google AI Pro | ₹1,950 | Gemini’s top models, more video credits, 2 TB storage |
| Google AI Ultra | ₹24,500 | Creators who need maximum video generation |
| Claude Pro | ₹2,399 monthly · ₹2,000 on yearly billing | Long documents, careful writing, coding |
| Claude Max | From ₹11,999 | Developers and all-day users |
| Perplexity Pro | About ₹17,000 a year | Research with cited sources |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | ₹1,999 (₹19,999 a year) | Copilot inside Word, Excel and Outlook, for up to six people |
App-store prices can differ slightly from website prices. For example, Claude Pro is listed at ₹1,999 a month in the iPhone app.
ChatGPT prices in India
OpenAI has the widest range of plans. Go at ₹399 is the sweet spot for students and casual users: it raises the free limits and adds more image and file uploads. Plus at ₹1,999 unlocks OpenAI’s stronger models and higher limits, and suits people who use ChatGPT for work every day. Pro starts at ₹10,699 and is only worth it if you regularly run into Plus limits. You can pay in rupees on the website, including by UPI.
Claude prices in India
Since July 2026, Anthropic shows Claude prices in rupees with GST included. Claude Pro costs ₹2,399 a month, or ₹2,000 a month if you pay for the year. Max starts at ₹11,999 a month, and Team seats start around ₹2,399 per person. There is no ₹399-style budget plan, so Claude is best for people who need its strengths: reading long PDFs, careful writing and coding.
Gemini (Google AI) prices in India
Google bundles Gemini with storage. AI Plus at ₹399 includes Gemini in Gmail, Docs and Photos, 200 GB of storage and sharing with up to five family members; Google has offered it at ₹199 a month for the first six months to new users. AI Pro at ₹1,950 adds the top Gemini models, more video credits and 2 TB of storage. Some Jio plans have bundled AI Pro free for a limited period, so check your plan before you pay.
Perplexity and Copilot
Airtel’s free year of Perplexity Pro closed to new users in January 2026, and those subscriptions began renewing as paid from July 2026. If you claimed it, check whether auto-renew is on. Without the offer, Pro costs about ₹17,000 a year. Microsoft has folded Copilot Pro into Microsoft 365 Premium at ₹1,999 a month, which also gives you the full Office apps and 1 TB of storage per person.
Which plan should you buy?
Start free. If you hit limits, ChatGPT Go or Google AI Plus at ₹399.
Google AI Plus if you live in Gmail; Microsoft 365 Premium if you live in Word and Excel.
Claude Pro for long documents, or Perplexity for sourced answers.
Claude Pro or ChatGPT Plus; upgrade to Max or Pro only if you code all day.
Comparing the chatbots themselves? Read our ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini comparison, our list of the best free AI tools, or browse the Top 25 AI tools.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ChatGPT cost in India?
ChatGPT is free to use. Paid plans in India are ChatGPT Go at ₹399 a month, ChatGPT Plus at ₹1,999 a month and ChatGPT Pro from ₹10,699 a month, with GST included.
How much is Claude Pro in India?
Claude Pro costs ₹2,399 a month on monthly billing, or ₹2,000 a month when billed yearly, with GST included. In the iPhone app it is listed at ₹1,999 a month. Claude Max starts at ₹11,999 a month.
What is the cheapest paid AI plan in India?
ChatGPT Go and Google AI Plus both cost ₹399 a month. Google has offered AI Plus at ₹199 a month for the first six months to new subscribers.
Is Perplexity Pro still free with Airtel?
No. Airtel stopped new sign-ups for its free year of Perplexity Pro on 16–17 January 2026, and early users have been moving to paid renewals since July 2026. Perplexity Pro is otherwise about ₹17,000 a year.
Do Indian AI prices include GST?
Yes. ChatGPT, Claude, Google AI and Microsoft 365 prices shown in rupees include India’s 18% GST. That is why they look slightly higher than US dollar prices, which are quoted before tax.
Which AI subscription is best value in India?
For most people, a ₹399 plan (ChatGPT Go or Google AI Plus) is enough. Pay ₹1,950–₹2,399 a month only if you hit limits every day, need long documents or coding help, or work with AI for several hours a day.
Facts checked: November 2026. Prices change often; always confirm on the official website before you pay.
