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OpenAI for research

Conduct expert-level research through a single prompt

Gather, analyze, and synthesize information faster with AI tools that deliver structured, cited reports in minutes—not days.

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Find the right solution

Compare products that support research at every level—from quick exploration to detailed reporting.

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ChatGPT

Your in-chat research assistant.

  • Conduct literature reviews, summarize papers, or synthesize insights from uploaded PDFs and data. 

  • Reference sources directly and export structured notes instantly.

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Deep research

Advanced research for complex questions in ChatGPT.

  • Search and analyze information from hundreds of sources across the web. 

  • Use multi-step reasoning to compare and validate findings.

  • Generate detailed, citation-backed reports.

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Knowledge Retrieval

Real-time cited answers.

  • Build knowledge assistants powered by your company’s data and content.

  • Deliver transparent responses with clear source references.

Built for any research workflow

Discover how analysts, strategists, and data teams use OpenAI to move from analysis to confident decisions faster.

ChatGPT interface displaying a financial comparison table titled “Nubank vs. Fintech Peers: Q3 2025 Growth Metrics,” listing revenue, customer growth, and financial data for Nubank, SoFi, and PayPal.
ChatGPT dashboard showing “user preferences” in the vector store, with details like ID, usage, and attached file “leher-preferences.txt” on a blue gradient background.
ChatGPT interface summarizing sustainable glass companies, listing Belu, Ardagh Group, and GreenBottle with their positioning in the sustainable packaging industry.
ChatGPT interface showing instructions for a research assistant to create an executive summary about new EU tax legislation (2025), including goals and summary sections with policy details.

Combine data, documents, and external sources to reveal trends, contradictions, and insights with clear citations.

Integrates into your systems—securely

Connect to your existing tools while keeping data private and protected.

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Built to fit your tools and teams

Connect ChatGPT to your research tools and data sources using apps and MCP, or develop custom integrations that meet your needs.

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Enterprise-grade security

Your organization’s data is never used to improve our models. It’s protected with encryption, MFA, and SAML SSO, with support for compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.

A faster path to understanding

See how OpenAI unifies data gathering, analysis, and reporting in one secure workspace.