Is DeepSeek Set to Follow Doubao’s Foray into Paid AI Services? The Countdown Begins for Widespread AI Assistant Monetization
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During the 2026 May Day holiday, the Doubao App rolled out three tiers of paid membership subscription services on its main page in the Apple App Store. These include the Standard Edition (priced at 80 yuan per month), the Enhanced Edition (200 yuan per month for continuous subscription), and the Professional Edition (599 yuan per month or 6,088 yuan for an annual plan). At present, this paid service remains in the testing phase, with the official launch date and full details to be revealed through official channels. Doubao representatives have clarified that they will maintain free basic services, while the paid versions are tailored for complex tasks and productivity-oriented scenarios. These encompass computationally intensive tasks such as PPT creation, in-depth data analysis, and film and television production. When compared to ChatGPT Pro, which also falls under the professional category, Doubao's pricing strategy is notably more budget-friendly.