ChatGPT connectors alternative
A ChatGPT connectors alternative for workplace search.
OpenAI now calls connectors “apps.” They're a strong fit when your team already works in ChatGPT and wants connected tools in the same general assistant. Chat with Work is the focused alternative for read-only, source-backed workplace search across Drive, Dropbox, and Slack, with a choice of model providers.
Side by side.
Both genuinely help. The right choice depends on what you want to be the main thing.
| Dimension | ChatGPT Connectors | Chat with Work |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | General AI assistant with connected apps as one feature. | Workplace search across Drive, Dropbox, and Slack as the product. |
| Sources connected today | A broad app directory that includes Drive, Dropbox, Slack, GitHub, SharePoint, and more; availability varies. | Google Drive, Dropbox, and Slack. |
| How content is found | Varies by app. Some search live; apps with sync build a searchable index in advance. | Searches connected accounts when you ask; no permanent workplace-content index. |
| Source-backed answers | Yes, where the app and ChatGPT surface support citations. | Yes, every answer. |
| Model choice | OpenAI GPT models. | Claude, GPT, Gemini, Mistral, and others; processing location depends on the provider you choose. |
| Data residency | Eligible Enterprise and Edu customers can configure regional storage and, in supported regions, inference residency. External apps have separate limits. | The Chat with Work app is hosted on Hetzner in Germany; model-provider processing follows your selected provider. |
| Availability | Depends on the app, capability, region, workspace settings, and ChatGPT plan. | Drive, Dropbox, and Slack are available on every Chat with Work account. |
| Write actions | Some apps can take actions after user confirmation. | Read-only today. |
| Self-host | No. | Yes. Email us to self-host. |
Last reviewed August 14, 2026. App capabilities change frequently; see OpenAI's Apps in ChatGPT guide and data residency guide for current details.
Common questions
Before choosing a connector alternative.
What are ChatGPT connectors?
OpenAI now calls connectors apps. They connect ChatGPT to third-party services so it can search information or use other capabilities. What an app can do depends on the app, your ChatGPT plan, region, and workspace settings.
Is Chat with Work a ChatGPT connectors alternative?
Yes, when you need focused, read-only workplace search with source-backed answers. Chat with Work is not a replacement for ChatGPT as a general assistant or for apps that take write actions.
Can Chat with Work search Google Drive, Dropbox, and Slack?
Yes. You can connect Google Drive, Dropbox, and Slack today and search any combination in the same assistant. Searches are scoped to the connected user's existing permissions, and answers link back to their sources.
Try the dedicated version.
Connect Google Drive, Dropbox, Slack, or any combination in the same assistant.
Create your account and connect a work source.