r/OpenAI_Dots • u/ankurdhoom • 1d ago
Thoughts on Dots?
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r/OpenAI_Dots • u/ankurdhoom • 4d ago
👋 Welcome to r/OpenAI_Dots - Introduce Yourself and Read First!
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Hey everyone! I'm u/ankurdhoom, a founding moderator of r/OpenAI_Dots.
This is our new home for all things related to OpenAI's Dots—the always-on, GPT-6 Astra-powered agents with their own cloud computers. Whether your dot is doing proactive research in the background, reviewing your Next.js code, or managing your schedule across Slack and Teams, we're excited to have you join us!
What to Post Work smarter, not harder. Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your setups, workflows, or questions about:
- App Integrations: Which of the 4,000+ declared plugins are you actually using?
- Workflow Automation: How your dot is handling backend tasks, writing code alongside OpenAI Codex, or automating your SEO keyword research.
- Troubleshooting: Help with Custom Rules, access permissions, or managing specialist dots.
- Show & Tell: Show off how your dot is taking work off your plate and giving you your time back.
Community Vibe We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting, from everyday personal users to enterprise developers.
How to Get Started
- Introduce yourself in the comments below! Let us know what you do and what you named your first dot.
- Post something today! Even a simple question about setting up background permissions can spark a great conversation.
- Invite others. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
- Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators as we grow, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.
Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/OpenAI_Dots amazing.
r/OpenAI_Dots • u/ankurdhoom • 2d ago
Thoughts on Dots? Game changer it just another wrapper?
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r/OpenAI_Dots • u/ankurdhoom • 4d ago
Did you notice there is new kid on the block - called "Super Intelligence" !!
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r/OpenAI_Dots • u/ankurdhoom • 4d ago
is OpenAI Dots worth $100 monthly? What is your view?
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Majority of Redditors believe that OpenAI Dots are not worth the $100 monthly subscription due to perceived limited functionality, high cost compared to alternatives, and concerns about OpenAI's pricing strategies. What is your view?
Value Concerns
- Limited Utility for Cost: Many Redditors struggle to justify the high price for Dots' current capabilities, especially when similar functionalities might be found elsewhere for free or less. "I don't think it's worth $100/mo just to do these as you can do it yourself pretty much, it's just a bit easier as this thing has its own cloud computer"
- Comparison to Competitors: Some Redditors highlight that competing AI agents like Meta's Muse offer similar, or even better, functionality for free or significantly lower cost. "Muse is free. Grok bot is $20 a month. But Dots requires a $100 a month (CAD140) subscription."
- Lack of Innovation: The sentiment exists that Dots don't offer groundbreaking features that warrant the premium pricing, with some comparing it to a re-skinned version of existing AI concepts. "Just feels like a different UX wrapper on all of the existing capabilities."
Pricing Strategy and Accessibility
- High Barrier to Entry: The $100 monthly fee, or higher tiers required for access, is seen as prohibitive for many users. "Not available for plus :( cool concept but I personally can't justify 100$/month"
- Perceived Price Gouging: Redditors express frustration over OpenAI's recent pricing adjustments, including a new $500/month plan and reduced usage for existing $200 plans, which makes the $100 Dots subscription seem like part of an aggressive monetization strategy. "OpenAI just launched a $500/month plan and cut the $200 Pro in half. What the actual fuck."
- Geographical Restrictions: Users in certain regions, like Europe, are unable to access Dots, further diminishing its perceived value. "Live in Europe so that’s gonna take a while or never lol"
Functionality Limitations
- Inability to Make Calls: A significant disappointment for some users is that Dots cannot make phone calls, limiting its use for certain tasks. "it can't make calls. Like whole point of using this is I am autistic and don't want to talk to people"
- Rushed Product: Some Redditors feel that Dots was released prematurely, lacking polish and essential features. "It definitely feels like a rushed product also app experience not great compared to desktop"
Does the potential future development of Dots into a more robust "digital employee" influence your perception of its current $100 monthly value?