Introduction:
GPT-4o is OpenAI’s latest and most advanced AI model, featuring multimodal capabilities that integrate text, audio, and vision. It offers faster response times, improved reasoning, and enhanced performance in non-English languages. Compared to GPT-4 Turbo, it’s 50% cheaper and twice as fast.
In this blog, we will explore five ways to access the GPT-4o model for free, experience its multimodal abilities, and improve reasoning skills.
Note: The platforms mentioned in this blog provide limited access to the model, allowing you to ask 5-10 queries per day. While access is free, please note these limitations.
Poe
Poe is my favorite chatbot application, consistently offering free access to the latest models. It provides access to both open-source and closed-source AI models, making it one of the most generous platforms in terms of free access to paid AI models.
To access the GPT-4o model:
- Create a new chat.
- Click on the “More” button above the text input box.
- Search for “GPT-4o” and select the model.
- Start asking questions.
Every day, you can ask up to 10 questions using this model.
Vercel AI Playground
Vercel AI Playground is another popular platform that provides free access to open-source and closed-source models. It allows you to combine multiple models simultaneously, and there are no limitations on the number of questions you can ask.
To use the GPT-4o model:
- Create a new chat box.
- Click on the model option in the top left corner and scroll down to select it.
It’s that simple! For more options, check out the blog “5 Free AI Playgrounds for You to Try in 2024.”
You.com
You.com is an AI search engine that combines the capabilities of AI models like GPT-4o with web searches to deliver the most relevant and up-to-date answers.
To access the GPT-4o model on You.com:
- Click on the “More” button and select the “GPT-4o” model among the top-performing large language models, including GPT-4 Turbo, Claude 3 Opus, Gemini 1.5 Pro, Llama 3, Command R+, and more.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT has announced that with the launch of GPT-4o, ChatGPT now offers access to this model along with advanced tools for all users. As a free user, you can use the GPT-4o model a few times before it automatically switches to the GPT-3.5-turbo model.
The best way to maximize your use of GPT-4o is by uploading a file or image and asking questions about it. This method allows you to continue utilizing GPT-4o since GPT-3.5 cannot process image data.
LMSYS Direct Chat
LMSYS Direct Chat is an AI playground that provides access to various open and closed-source models.
To access GPT-4o:
- Go to the Direct Chat tab.
- Click on the model drop-down menu and select the “gpt-4o-2024-05-13” model.
Access to this model is limited, and availability can be unpredictable, which is why it appears last on our list.
Conclusion
Additionally, you can try the OpenGPT 4o app created by the open-source community, which offers similar functionality to the GPT-4o model, including a chatbot, live chat with webcam, voice chat, image generation, and video generation. It is an all-in-one application.
In this blog, we’ve discussed five simple ways to access the GPT-4o model for free. Keep in mind that not all AI models perform equally well for every task; therefore, opting for a top-tier model like GPT-4o is often the safest bet.
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