OpenAI Rolls Out Dots Agents as Meta Offers Muse Free for Most Uses

OpenAI is rolling out its always-on Dots agents to some paid ChatGPT users, setting up a comparison with Meta’s Muse over access, workload limits and the tasks each service can handle.

Powered by GPT-6 Astra, Dots can work toward goals around the clock, use cloud computers and connect with more than 4,000 apps through OpenAI’s plugin ecosystem. Users can access them through ChatGPT, Slack and Microsoft Teams.

Pro and Business Premium subscribers receive a first Dot at no extra charge. Enterprise users can try a beta when their workspace administrator enables it. OpenAI has not disclosed how much work is included in those plans or what additional capacity will cost. Users will eventually be able to add Dots and adjust their speed or monthly workload.

Meta offers Muse free for most needs, with subscriptions for heavier use. The agent is rolling out in the United States on iOS, Android and the web. It can continue tasks after users close the app and seeks approval before actions such as sending email or making purchases.

The pricing difference is not simply free versus paid: eligible ChatGPT subscribers pay no separate fee for a first Dot, but access requires a paid plan. OpenAI is positioning Dots for longer projects and work across connected apps, while Meta presents Muse for everyday tasks and broader personal use. Meta later launched an enterprise platform that includes Muse agents among its initial products.

How the services compare for users will depend on their performance and the amount of work each plan allows. OpenAI has not announced the included workload or extra capacity pricing.