chat01.ai

What is chat01.ai?

chat01.ai is a third-party AI inference chat platform operated by Hong Kong-based Tuwen Technology Limited; it was previously known as OpenAI01.net. It offers various GPT models as well as access through a points system, but it is not ChatGPT operated by OpenAI nor is it an officially developed platform.

The current web page selectors mainly include the standard versions of GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.6, as well as the Thinking and Pro versions; they are suitable for complex questioning, reasoning, writing, and coding tasks. The platform also offers options for uploading attachments and accessing various tools, but the public version does not provide a complete list of the supported functions.

Current model and integration cost

These names are the platform labels visible on chat01.ai’s current interface; actual usability and routing are controlled by that third-party service. It cannot be inferred from these names that access to an official OpenAI account, official quotas, or equivalent data protection is available.

Main functions

Regular and Thinking reasoning Q&A

• The standard version consumes 1 point per use, and is suitable for everyday tasks such as explanation, rewriting, summarization, code handling, and quick drafting.
• The Thinking model consumes 2 points per use, and it is suitable for complex tasks that require breaking down steps, comparing options, and checking constraints.
• The Pro version consumes 20 points per use and requires a subscription; it is more suitable for a small number of complex requests.
• A high score does not guarantee the correctness of the answers; important mathematical results, code, and professional conclusions still need to be verified independently.

Continuous questioning and control of public Q&A sessions

• The paid package includes the option to ask follow-up questions, allowing additional conditions to be added or requests for revisions to be made based on the original question.
• Free users need to invite 3 people in order to unlock the ability to ask follow-up questions.
• Paid plans allow questions and answers to be hidden; free users need to invite 8 people in order to gain this feature.
• Do not enter information regarding individuals, customers, businesses, or confidential projects until it is confirmed that the Q&A section has been hidden.
• The Discover section indicates that the platform has a content discovery feature; users should actively check the visibility range of each conversation.

Attachments and tool access

• The chat box includes a button for uploading attachments, which can be used for images or other multi-modal tasks.
• The tool selection option allows specific tasks to make use of additional capabilities, but the list of such tools and their associated usage costs have not yet been made public.
• The price page still lists the benefits of O1 Vision and O1-Pro, while the real-time selector has been changed to the GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.6 series.
• Due to conflicts that can occur during page updates, users should follow the menu available after logging in as well as the actual warnings regarding point deductions.

Usage tutorial

1. Register an account to check your daily free points balance and the availability of the Q&A section.
2. First, choose the standard version that awards 1 point per response, and use non-sensitive questions to test the quality of responses.
3. In the instructions, specify the goal, background, constraints, output format, and the items that need to be verified.
4. For complex tasks, switch to the 2-point Thinking model to compare step-by-step reasoning with the final conclusion.
5. Use the 20-point Pro version only when it is truly necessary for high-value tasks.
6. Remove names, account numbers, internal identifiers, and third-party personal data before uploading attachments.
7. Verify the facts, formulas, citations, code, and security implications in the results.
8. Before purchasing, compare daily subscription points with permanent package points, and check the actual payment and refund terms.

Input, output, and platform

Suitable for users and scenarios

• Developers: Explain code, identify errors, compare implementation options, and create test cases.
• Research and learning users: breaking down complex concepts, establishing steps to solve problems, and planning subsequent searches.
• Content workers: organize outlines, adjust the tone, condense long texts, and compare multiple drafts.
• Product and operations staff: analyze requirements, identify risks, develop project plans, and assess constraints.
• Users who need occasional in-depth reasoning: control costs using free credits or permanent credit packs.
• It is not suitable for handling highly sensitive data, nor should its outputs be used directly in medical, legal, financial, or HR-related decisions.

Subscription plan

The price page offers the option to switch between monthly and annual payment, but when checking the details, no different discount rates or total annual cost are shown for the annual payment option. Do not estimate prices based on this switch; the actual price for annual payment should be based on the settlement page.

All paid plans still include o1 vision and o1-pro as part of their features, while the current model menu shows the GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.6 series. Before making a purchase, it is necessary to confirm whether the subscription includes the current Pro version and what the restrictions are regarding the 20 credits available.

Permanent Points Package

Permanent points are not reset on a daily basis and remain valid for an extended period; daily points are reset at midnight UTC depending on the user’s rank. Inviting other users earns 10 points, but the details regarding the eligibility to invite others, anti-cheat measures, and the maximum amount of rewards available are not fully disclosed.

Limits, renewal, and refunds

• 2, 30, 100, or 300 points per day constitute the daily quota; they should not be regarded as the total quota for the entire month.
• Regular, Thinking, and Pro requests consume 1, 2, and 20 points respectively; the actual number of questions that can be asked depends on the model combination.
• The free version is limited to 1 question per minute, while paid subscriptions and credit packs allow unlimited questioning.
• The details regarding whether subscription is renewed automatically, the method to cancel it, the time when the cancellation takes effect, and what happens to the unused days are not specified in the brief terms.
• The general terms of service do not specify a deadline for refunds or rules regarding the refusal of refunds; it is necessary to check the settlement page and save the order details before making a payment.
• It is not yet clear how permanent points will be handled in the event of the ongoing operation of the service, account closure, or termination of the terms.

Privacy and content visibility

• The privacy policy lists names, email addresses, payment information, cookies, logs, and device data.
• Data is used to provide, maintain, and improve services, as well as to handle accounts, payments, and communications.
• The policy allows for the sharing of information when there is consent, legal requirements, the need to provide services, the need to protect rights, or business obligations.
• There are no fixed retention periods specified for accounts, payments, logs, conversations, and attachments separately.
• The policy does not specify which model providers will be given the prompts, responses, and attachments, nor does it indicate whether they are to be used for training.
• The hidden Q&A features for free users require an invitation from 8 people to be unlocked; therefore, it cannot be assumed that the conversations are completely private when using these features by default.
• Security measures only provide adequate technical and organizational protection; internet transmission cannot guarantee absolute security.
• Before processing source code, customer data, contracts, or personal information, it is necessary to choose a service that offers clear protocols for handling corporate data.

Copyright, Commercial Use, and Usage Restrictions

• The terms of service state only that the content, functions, and intellectual property of the platform belong to the operator, without explicitly specifying the rights regarding the output generated by AI.
• It cannot be used as proof that the generated text, code, or images can be applied in commercial projects, nor is there any guarantee against third-party infringement.
• Users must ensure that the information and attachments they submit are lawful; they must not submit works, personal data, or trade secrets for which they do not have the right to handle.
• Before releasing the output, it is necessary to check for copyright, trademark, privacy, factual accuracy, and industry compliance requirements.
• Accounts may be suspended or terminated due to violations of terms, harm to others, or other reasons deemed appropriate by the operator.

API, application, and open-source status

Advantages and capabilities boundaries

Summary

Chat01.ai is suitable for individual users who wish to utilize the regular, Thinking, and Pro reasoning models based on a points system, and who want to choose between subscription plans and permanent point packages. Before using it, it is important to check aspects such as the visibility of questions and answers, any conflicts between the current model and the specifications of previous plans, daily resets, annual billing, refund policies, handling of conversations and attachments, as well as the scope of authorization for third-party integration services.