No. Work mode is only available on paid ChatGPT plans. On the free plan you can still chat, upload files and use many everyday features, but the longer, more independent tasks that work mode handles need a paid subscription.
More in Choosing an AI Tool
Does AI work Mode keep running if I close the window?
No. Close the window and the task stops, then it carries on when you reopen it. Even complex work mode tasks usually run for about 20 to 25 minutes, not hours. For long or scheduled work, tools like Claude Code or Codex go further, but they also stop when your computer is off.
Does regenerating an Answer use up my ChatGPT or Claude limit?
Yes. A regenerated answer is a whole new answer, so it counts against your usage again. In ChatGPT it counts as another message, and in Claude the full answer is generated, and counted, again. Editing your original prompt is the more economical option, because the old exchange is replaced rather than stacked on top.
Which AI Tool is Best for Research, writing and answering questions?
It depends on the job. As a rule of thumb, Perplexity is strongest for research because it cites its sources, ChatGPT is strong for drafting text, and Gemini works well for questions and answers over long material. For anything involving work data, use the tool your organisation has approved.