OpenAI Dots
Always-on agents with their own cloud computer, reachable from ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams.
Quick verdict
- Best for
- Pro and Business Premium subscribers who want delegation, not chat
- Pricing
- First Dot included with ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium; additional Dots priced later
- Not ideal if
- EU and UK Pro users excluded at launch
What is OpenAI Dots?
Dots are OpenAI's always-on agents, launched at DevDay on September 29, 2026. Each Dot runs on GPT-6 Astra with dedicated cloud compute, connects to more than 4,000 apps through the plugin ecosystem, and keeps working on ongoing responsibilities rather than single prompts. The first Dot is included with Pro and Business Premium plans; more can be added later at a price OpenAI has not yet published. Rollout started outside most of Europe, with Enterprise, Edu, and Healthcare in an off-by-default beta.
Key features
- Persistent agent with its own cloud computer
- Powered by GPT-6 Astra
- Connects to 4,000+ apps via plugins
- Reachable from ChatGPT, Slack, and Microsoft Teams
- Takes on ongoing responsibilities, not one-off tasks
Pros
- The first mainstream "assign it a job" agent from OpenAI
- Included at no extra cost on eligible plans
- Works where teams already talk
Cons
- EU and UK Pro users excluded at launch
- Pricing for additional Dots unannounced
- An agent with app access needs careful permission scoping
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