Compatibility record

Does ChatGPT support Third-party connectors?

Supported

ChatGPT connects to third-party apps and plugins on Free, Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu; Free includes directory plugins/interactive apps, while workspace admins gate Business/Enterprise/Edu connectors.

Last verified2026-09-08
Confidencehigh
Primary sources3

What this state means

Supported, with the qualification kept attached.

Plugins Directory is visible across plans, but install/invoke depends on plan, workspace admin policy, role, surface, and region. Enterprise/Edu apps disabled by default until admins enable them; Business apps enabled by default. Internal-tool apps are not on Free.

Capability definition

Connects to third-party services for retrieval or actions through supported integrations.

Scope boundary

Native connectors and user-configured MCP servers are both disclosed, but not treated as identical.

Evidence

Primary records behind the answer.

  1. 01

    Apps in ChatGPT

    OpenAI · official support · accessed 2026-09-08

    The Plugins Directory is visible across ChatGPT plans. Whether you can install or invoke a plugin depends on your plan, workspace settings, role, supported surface, region, and the
  2. 02

    Introducing apps in ChatGPT and the new Apps SDK

    OpenAI · official announcement · accessed 2026-09-08

    Apps will be available today to all logged-in ChatGPT users outside of the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom on Free, Go, Plus and Pro plans.
  3. 03

    Introducing ChatGPT agent

    OpenAI · official announcement · accessed 2026-09-08

    while you can currently upload an existing spreadsheet for ChatGPT to edit or use as a template