Appendix A: ChatGPT Version Comparison and Technical Details
In-depth analysis of different ChatGPT tiers and features for job search
ChatGPT Version Comparison Table
| Feature | Free | Plus | Team | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $20/month | $25/month/user | Contact sales |
| Web Search | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPT-4o | Limited | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deep Research | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Message Quota | Limited | High | High | High |
| Desktop App | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Record Mode | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Privacy | Basic | Basic | Enhanced | Enterprise |
Most Important Features for Job Search
1. Web Search Tool
Available in all ChatGPT packages. Enables real-time web browsing and information retrieval from the internet. Particularly useful in job search for finding and analyzing job postings.
2. GPT-4o
OpenAI's latest model, which is faster and more efficient than GPT-4. Available on Free tier with limited message quotas, unlimited on Plus tier.
3. Deep Research
Available on Plus tier and above. Enables broader web research and analysis of multiple sources. Useful for deeper research into companies and roles.
4. Record Mode
Available on Team tier and above. Records audio and transcribes conversations. Useful for interview practice and note-taking.
Recommendations for Job Seekers
For Beginners
Free tier is sufficient to start job searching. Web Search tool and GPT-4o (with limited message quotas) are available.
For Active Job Seekers
Plus tier recommended for faster responses and Deep Research. $20/month is a good investment in your career.
For Team Job Seekers
Team tier offers Record Mode and enhanced privacy. Useful if job search is part of team work.
Technical Details
Web Search Tool Limitations
- No access to paid content (e.g., LinkedIn Premium)
- Limited number of search results per query
- No saving of search results
Privacy and Data Management
- Conversations stored for 30 days (Enterprise: longer)
- Model training can be disabled in settings
- Zero-Data-Retention only available via API endpoints
Language and Settings Management
- Interface and response language can be changed
- Settings are saved per account
- Mobile and desktop versions sync