> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.typingmind.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Custom GPT Alternatives (2026): 6 Places to Move Your GPTs > Custom GPTs retire on December 11, 2026. Compare 6 places to move them: TypingMind agents, ChatGPT plugins, Claude Projects, Gemini Gems, Copilot and LibreChat. OpenAI is retiring Custom GPTs on **December 11, 2026**. FedRAMP workspaces and Enterprise workspaces with an approved deferral get until February 11, 2027. OpenAI's built-in path turns each GPT into a ChatGPT plugin, but custom actions, the GPT's selected model and its sharing audience don't carry over on their own. If you rely on GPTs, you are rebuilding part of each one either way. **The best Custom GPT alternative is TypingMind.** Each GPT becomes an AI agent with the same instructions, files and API calls, and it runs on any model. AI agents come with personal TypingMind and with TypingMind Teams, so this works for one person or a whole company. > [card] [Get TypingMind](https://www.typingmind.com/buy?utm_source=docs\&utm_medium=article\&utm_campaign=custom-gpt-alternatives) > > For you: AI agents on every personal plan. > [card] [TypingMind for teams](https://custom.typingmind.com/pricing?utm_source=docs\&utm_medium=article\&utm_campaign=custom-gpt-alternatives) > > Share agents across your company, with SSO and usage limits. > [card] [Migration guide](https://docs.typingmind.com/custom-gpt-retirement-and-typingmind-migration.md) > > Rebuild a GPT as a TypingMind agent, step by step. ## What happens to Custom GPTs From OpenAI's Custom GPT retirement FAQ, updated in November 2026: * **Retirement date:** December 11, 2026 for most accounts. On that date, Custom GPTs and their GPT pages become inaccessible. * **Migration to plugins:** the GPT's instructions become a skill, its knowledge files become reference files, and connected apps are added as apps. Migration uses the latest published version; drafts don't transfer. * **What doesn't carry over:** custom actions, the selected model, and the sharing audience. A migrated plugin starts private. * **After migration:** the original GPT becomes read-only and its creator can't delete it. * **Past chats:** existing conversations with Custom GPTs stay accessible after retirement, but can't be moved into a project. * **Enterprise:** new GPT creation ended on October 26, 2026 in affected Enterprise workspaces. ![OpenAI's help article answering when Custom GPTs are retiring, with the December 11, 2026 date and the February 11, 2027 date for FedRAMP and approved Enterprise deferrals](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/vq8WcmAoQaBaXuaK/images/resources/custom-gpt-alternatives/openai-custom-gpt-retirement-faq.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=vq8WcmAoQaBaXuaK\&q=85\&s=079074df7b6e6f0ecd0eef77d152fbc9) OpenAI's Custom GPT retirement FAQ. Source: help.openai.com, November 2026. ## How we compared these options We checked each option on five things: 1. **Custom actions:** can a rebuilt GPT still call your APIs? 2. **Models:** can each assistant run on the model that suits it best? 3. **Sharing and control:** can you share assistants with the right people, and limit access and cost? 4. **Where it runs:** the vendor's cloud, or your own servers. 5. **Price:** what it costs to get started. ## Custom GPT alternatives at a glance | Option | Best for | Custom actions and API calls | Models | Sharing and control | Price (Nov 2026) | | - | - | - | - | - | - | | **TypingMind agents** | Anyone who wants every part of their GPTs to keep working, alone or as a team | Rebuild as plugins (API key or OAuth) or connect MCP servers | Any model per agent: GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Mistral, custom or local | On Teams: share with user groups, SSO, roles, usage limits | Personal plans or TypingMind Teams. API usage billed by your provider | | **ChatGPT plugins** (OpenAI's path) | GPTs that are only instructions and files | Not migrated; rebuilding may need a custom MCP server | OpenAI models; the selected model doesn't carry over | Plugins start private; managed workspaces can prefill the old audience | Your existing ChatGPT plan | | **Claude Projects** (Claude Team) | Teams moving to Claude | Through connectors | Anthropic models | Shared projects; roles and audit logs on Enterprise | \$25/user/month (\$20 billed annually) | | **Gemini Gems** (Google Workspace) | Teams on Google Workspace | Not listed | Google models | Share Gems in your organization; admins control sharing | From \$14/user/month with a 1-year plan | | **Copilot agents** (Microsoft 365) | Teams on Microsoft 365 | Copilot connectors and Copilot Studio | Microsoft's model list | Microsoft 365 admin controls | \$21/user/month add-on, paid yearly | | **LibreChat agents** | Engineering teams that self-host | Tools you configure | Many providers and local models | OAuth, SAML, LDAP logins | Free (MIT license); you pay for hosting | TypingMind and LibreChat need API usage from your AI providers on top of the price above. ## 1. TypingMind: agents that keep every part of your GPT **Best for:** anyone whose GPTs call APIs or need a specific model, from one person to a whole company. AI agents are TypingMind's version of Custom GPTs: reusable assistants with their own instructions, knowledge and tools. They come with personal TypingMind and with TypingMind Teams. Every part of a GPT has a place: | In your Custom GPT | In TypingMind | | - | - | | Instructions | Agent system instructions | | Conversation starters | Conversation starters and welcome message | | Knowledge files | Training files or a Knowledge Base | | Custom actions | Plugins or MCP servers | | Web search, image generation, Code Interpreter | Search plugins, image plugins, Code Sandbox | | Selected model | Any model you assign | | Sharing settings | On TypingMind Teams: share with your whole workspace or limit to user groups | ![The TypingMind New AI agent form with System instruction, Model and parameters, Assigned tools, Memory, Training files, Knowledge base access and Conversation starters](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/xprs3-Js5V1BFQSB/images/resources/typingmind-review/agent-form-knowledge.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=xprs3-Js5V1BFQSB\&q=85\&s=faf01049f5ca8341bf4463cbc61522ac) New AI agent: system instruction, training files, tag-based knowledge access, dynamic context and conversation starters. ### Your custom actions keep working Each custom action becomes a plugin that calls the same API, with API key or OAuth authentication. You can also connect MCP servers, install Agent Skills and run code in the Code Sandbox. ![The TypingMind Plugins page on the Skills tab with installable skills, and installed MCP servers such as Notion, GitHub and Firecrawl in the sidebar](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/xprs3-Js5V1BFQSB/images/resources/typingmind-review/plugins-skills.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=xprs3-Js5V1BFQSB\&q=85\&s=24ad8cef7f04b03ebd55a3b115b0abc1) Plugins, MCP connectors and Skills in TypingMind. ### Any model for each agent Run one agent on Claude and another on GPT or Gemini, each with its own parameters. Switch an agent to a newer model in a few clicks when one comes out. ![The TypingMind Models page listing providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, OpenRouter, DeepSeek and Moonshot, plus a local Ollama model](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/3ZUxSeISn9EBAJ2u/images/typingmind-models-providers.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=3ZUxSeISn9EBAJ2u\&q=85\&s=e9460463ce3aeb4fcc949eaee7813445) Connect models from many providers, then assign any of them to an agent. ### For teams: control who uses each agent, and what it costs On TypingMind Teams, share agents with your workspace or limit them to user groups. On the Professional plan, set usage limits per model, agent, plugin or user, and turn on SSO, roles, chat logs and audit logs. ![The TypingMind Teams admin Usage Limits page with tabs for Global, Model, AI Agent, Plugin and User limits, and limit groups such as 100k tokens per hour](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/xprs3-Js5V1BFQSB/images/resources/typingmind-review/teams-usage-limits.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=xprs3-Js5V1BFQSB\&q=85\&s=e184eb7ff583cae350bbe8af58ea341c) TypingMind Teams admin → Usage Limits: set limits per model, agent, plugin or user. ### Bring your chat history Each person can import their ChatGPT export under App Settings → All Data → Import From OpenAI, so old conversations sit next to the new agents. If your company's data must stay in-house, TypingMind Teams can run on your own servers. ## 2. ChatGPT plugins and projects: OpenAI's own path **Best for:** GPTs that are only instructions and files, for teams staying on ChatGPT. When migration is available for your account, open My GPTs and select Migrate to plugin. Instructions become a skill, knowledge files become reference files, and connected apps come along. For GPTs you used for ongoing work, OpenAI also suggests a ChatGPT project, which keeps chats, files and instructions together. ![OpenAI's pricing page listing what ChatGPT Business includes, such as connectors, SAML SSO and MFA, usage analytics and workspace agents, next to the Enterprise plan](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/uZd4UqR6VKxH3oya/images/resources/chatgpt-business-alternatives/chatgpt-business-included.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=uZd4UqR6VKxH3oya\&q=85\&s=0d0cadd8aeb97f6bbfad63c4f057ccf4) What ChatGPT Business includes. Source: openai.com/business/pricing, November 2026. **Good to know:** * Custom actions don't transfer. Rebuilding them may need a custom MCP server and technical setup. * The GPT's selected model doesn't carry over. * A migrated plugin starts private, and the original GPT becomes read-only. **Pricing:** included in your ChatGPT plan. ChatGPT Business is \$25 per user per month (\$20 billed annually). ## 3. Claude Projects: if your team is moving to Claude **Best for:** teams that want to switch from OpenAI to Anthropic. Claude Team gives you Projects, which keep instructions, files and chats together, plus connectors for remote and local tools, SSO and admin controls for connectors. ![Anthropic's pricing page listing Claude Team features such as Claude Code, Cowork, enterprise search, SSO and connector controls, and the Enterprise column adding spend limits, role-based access, SCIM and audit logs](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/cIBOqAT-JC41rRim/images/resources/claude-team-alternatives/claude-team-vs-enterprise-features.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=cIBOqAT-JC41rRim\&q=85\&s=49bd4c409260c873cdcf690c69fcdaea) Claude Team features next to what Enterprise adds. Source: claude.com/pricing, November 2026. **Good to know:** * Anthropic models only. * Role-based access, SCIM and audit logs are on the Enterprise plan, with a 20-seat minimum. **Pricing:** \$25 per user per month (\$20 billed annually). See [Claude Team alternatives](https://docs.typingmind.com/resources/claude-team-alternatives.md). ## 4. Gemini Gems: if your team is on Google Workspace **Best for:** companies already on Google Workspace. Gems are custom versions of Gemini with their own instructions and files. Workspace users can share Gems with people in their organization, and admins can turn Gem sharing on or off. ![The Google Workspace pricing page showing Starter, Standard, Plus and Enterprise plans with Gemini AI assistant features](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/uZd4UqR6VKxH3oya/images/resources/chatgpt-business-alternatives/google-workspace-gemini-pricing.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=uZd4UqR6VKxH3oya\&q=85\&s=027c57c94b414b49f8d0d6068fe9767c) Google Workspace plans with Gemini. Source: workspace.google.com/pricing, November 2026. **Good to know:** * Google models only. * Google's pricing page doesn't list a way to call your own APIs from a Gem. **Pricing:** Business Standard is \$14 per user per month with a 1-year commitment. Business Plus is \$22. ## 5. Copilot agents: if your team is on Microsoft 365 **Best for:** companies already on Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 Copilot lets you build agents with Agent Builder and Copilot Studio, connect external data through Copilot connectors, and use them inside Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams. ![Microsoft's Copilot pricing page showing Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot at 32 dollars and Business Standard with Copilot at 23.50 dollars per user per month, paid yearly](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/uZd4UqR6VKxH3oya/images/resources/chatgpt-business-alternatives/microsoft-365-copilot-pricing.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=uZd4UqR6VKxH3oya\&q=85\&s=dd860a8568aaef07ec65e715ed8d05ad) Microsoft 365 plans with Copilot. Source: microsoft.com Copilot business pricing, November 2026. **Good to know:** * The Copilot Business add-on needs an eligible Microsoft 365 Business plan. * Some advanced AI features are billed by usage on top of the license. **Pricing:** Copilot Business add-on \$21 per user per month, paid yearly (\$18 on a first-year promotion until December 31, 2026). ## 6. LibreChat agents: if you want to self-host for free **Best for:** engineering teams that want to run the code themselves. LibreChat is a free, open-source platform under the MIT license. It lets you build agents with your files, tools and reusable skills, and supports many providers and local models. ![The LibreChat interface with projects, pinned and recent chats in the sidebar and a message box in the center](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/uZd4UqR6VKxH3oya/images/resources/chatgpt-business-alternatives/librechat-interface.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=uZd4UqR6VKxH3oya\&q=85\&s=3d7030a9cc860ce3d919f160e6e7540b) The LibreChat interface. Source: librechat.ai, November 2026. **Good to know:** you install, update, secure and back up the server yourself. **Pricing:** free; you pay for your server and API usage. TypingMind gives you agents without that work, and TypingMind Teams can still be self-hosted. ## Before December 11: a checklist 1. **List your GPTs.** Note which ones your team uses, who owns each one, and who needs access. 2. **Save each GPT's parts.** Copy the instructions and conversation starters, download the knowledge files, and export the OpenAPI schema of every custom action. 3. **Save test prompts.** Keep a few prompts per GPT, including one hard case, to compare the new version. 4. **Pick the new home** for each GPT, then rebuild and test it with the saved prompts. 5. **Share it** with the right people, and tell them where to find it. To rebuild in TypingMind, follow the [migration guide](https://docs.typingmind.com/custom-gpt-retirement-and-typingmind-migration.md). ## How to choose * **Your GPTs use custom actions, or you want models beyond OpenAI:** TypingMind, on a personal plan or Teams. * **You need SSO, user groups and usage limits for the team:** TypingMind Teams. * **Your GPTs are only instructions and files, and you will stay on ChatGPT:** ChatGPT plugins or projects. * **Your team is moving to Claude:** Claude Projects. * **Your company runs on Google Workspace:** Gemini Gems. * **Your company runs on Microsoft 365:** Copilot agents. * **You want a free, self-hosted setup and have an engineer to run it:** LibreChat. ## FAQ > [accordion] When do Custom GPTs stop working? > > On December 11, 2026, according to OpenAI's retirement FAQ. FedRAMP workspaces and Enterprise workspaces with an approved deferral have until February 11, 2027. Check the notice in your account for your date. > [accordion] Will I lose my old GPT conversations? > > No. OpenAI says existing conversations with Custom GPTs stay accessible after retirement. They can't be moved into a ChatGPT project. In TypingMind, you can import your ChatGPT export to keep them next to your new agents. > [accordion] What happens to custom actions? > > They don't transfer through OpenAI's migration. In TypingMind, each action becomes a plugin that calls the same API, with API key or OAuth authentication. > [accordion] Can I move a Custom GPT to TypingMind? > > Yes. You rebuild it as an AI agent: paste the instructions, add the files, and turn custom actions into plugins. Our [migration guide](https://docs.typingmind.com/custom-gpt-retirement-and-typingmind-migration.md) walks through each step. > [accordion] Do my team members need ChatGPT Plus? > > No. TypingMind connects to each provider's API with your own keys; on TypingMind Teams, you add them once in the admin panel. You pay the provider for usage. ## Sources All pages checked in November 2026: [OpenAI's Custom GPT retirement and migration FAQ](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001519-custom-gpt-retirement-and-migration-faq), [ChatGPT Business pricing](https://openai.com/business/pricing/), [Claude pricing](https://claude.com/pricing), [Google Workspace pricing](https://workspace.google.com/pricing), [Gem sharing in Google Workspace](https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/09/gem-sharing-gemini-app-workspace.html), [Microsoft 365 Copilot pricing](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/pricing), [TypingMind pricing](https://www.typingmind.com/buy?utm_source=docs\&utm_medium=article\&utm_campaign=custom-gpt-alternatives), [TypingMind Teams pricing](https://custom.typingmind.com/pricing?utm_source=docs\&utm_medium=article\&utm_campaign=custom-gpt-alternatives), [LibreChat](https://www.librechat.ai/). ## Related guides * [Custom GPTs shutdown: how to migrate your GPTs](https://docs.typingmind.com/custom-gpt-retirement-and-typingmind-migration.md) * [ChatGPT Business alternatives](https://docs.typingmind.com/resources/chatgpt-business-alternatives.md) * [Claude Team alternatives](https://docs.typingmind.com/resources/claude-team-alternatives.md) * [AI agents overview](https://docs.typingmind.com/ai-agents/ai-agents-overview.md) * [TypingMind Alternatives (2026)](https://docs.typingmind.com/resources/typingmind-alternatives.md) This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.