Pricing: Paid
Updated: September 2026
SearchGPT integrates real-time web search into ChatGPT with cited sources for news, weather, stocks.
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Independent & reader-supported
Pricing
Not free on its own — access required a paid ChatGPT Plus plan at $20/month as of our last check, and was not included on the free ChatGPT tier.
What is SearchGPT?
SearchGPT embeds live web search directly into ChatGPT interface delivering up-to-date answers with source links for breaking news, weather forecasts, sports scores, stock prices, and current events. ChatGPT Plus users access real-time information replacing browser tab switching. Experimental feature with rapid improvements.
Core capabilities include conversational search with citations, real-time data retrieval, news aggregation, financial quotes, weather conditions, sports results, and trending topics. Maintains ChatGPT context awareness across search conversations. Mobile/web access.
Applications cover instant fact-checking, market monitoring, news briefings, travel planning, sports updates, and executive dashboards. Limitations include experimental status, US-centric sources, occasional citation delays, premium ChatGPT Plus required ($20/month). Search accuracy improving.
SearchGPT brings real-time, cited answers directly into the ChatGPT interface, removing the need to switch to a separate search engine. See top alternatives.
Associated Tags
chatgpt web search, real-time ai search, cited search answers, news weather stocks ai, conversational search
Key Features
Real-time web search integration
Source citations in answers
News, weather, stocks, sports
Conversational search context
Mobile/web access
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SearchGPT free to use?
Free with ChatGPT Plus subscription ($20/month required).
Does it cite sources?
Every answer includes clickable links to original web sources.
What real-time data does it cover?
Breaking news, weather, stock prices, sports scores, current events.