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The sources in this record show Operator launched as a research preview and later describe Operator-style capabilities through ChatGPT agent mode. This record does not verify that the original Operator preview remains the main standalone consumer experience, so users should expect to access the browser-agent functionality through ChatGPT.
The provided data says Operator capabilities are now tied to ChatGPT subscriptions. ChatGPT Plus is listed at $20/month, ChatGPT Pro at $200/month, and ChatGPT Team at $25/user/month billed annually or $30/user/month billed monthly. Free users do not get agent mode access according to the current listing, while Enterprise pricing is custom.
Operator is strongest for web tasks that involve clicking through pages, filling forms, comparing information, or gathering data across multiple sites where no API exists. Good examples include booking appointments, building a grocery order, comparing competitor pricing, or completing a long application form with supervision.
Selenium and Playwright are developer automation frameworks that interact with browsers through code and are best for repeatable, testable workflows. Operator uses visual understanding and natural language instructions, which makes it easier to start but slower and less predictable for production-grade automation.
Operator can work with logged-in web sessions, but the provided data says it uses takeover mode for sensitive actions. That means it should pause and let the user manually enter passwords, payment details, or final confirmations instead of autonomously completing those steps. Users should still supervise important workflows.
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