Head to headchecked 19 Oct 2026
ChatGPT dots vs Pally
- United StatesBoth available
- United KingdomNeither fully
- European UnionNeither fully
Availability
Where you can use it
USYesUKPartlyEUPartly
Pro is excluded in the EEA, UK and Switzerland. Business Premium and Enterprise are rolling out there.
USYesUKUnclearEUUnclearDE tested No published country list. Works over iMessage, RCS and Telegram.
Cheapest way in
$100/moFirst dot included with ChatGPT Pro 100. Free, Go and Plus have no date.
FreeFree for everyone, with a usage limit that refills through the week. Cloud Mac add-on. VIP is invitation-only at $1,000/mo.
What it can do
Works in your accounts
YesConnects to apps you approvePer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 YesSaved logins, WhatsApp as linked devicePer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 Uses a browser or computer
YesOwn cloud computer and browserPer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 YesWebsites, Mac screenPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 Works while you're away
YesAlways on, scheduled tasksPer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 YesEvent automations and suggestionsPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 Lives in chat apps
PartlySlack and Teams. Texting announced, not livePer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 YesiMessage, RCS, WhatsApp, TelegramPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 Makes phone calls
NoYou can call it, calls by the dot are plannedPer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 YesCalls businessesPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 Can pay for things
UnclearNo source yet
YesThrough your payment walletPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 Asks before sending or paying
YesAutomatic review, optional ask-first rulePer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 YesBefore sending, booking or buyingPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 Works in German
UnclearNo source yet
UnclearNo source yet
Data can stay in the EU
NoData residency only for Enterprise, Edu and API, dots not listedPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 UnclearNo source yet
Runs on your own hardware
NoRuns in OpenAI’s cloudPer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 NoHosted servicePer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 Details
How it asks before acting
Before it actsPauses for sign-ins, decisions and approvals. Activity log per dot.
Before it actsShows every message, purchase or invite word for word before it leaves. Pays with a single-use card capped at the approved amount.
Watch out for
Local file work needs your computer online with ChatGPT open.
Listing details are vendor-supplied and not yet audited.
Launched
29 Sep 2026
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People to follow
- ChatGPT dotsOfficial account@OpenAI
- SASam AltmanCEO, OpenAI@sama
- AEAlexander EmbiricosProduct lead, dots@embirico
Facts only, no scores. We have not tested these agents hands-on unless an entry says so.
