Shared vs personal subscriptions — the guide resellers don't write
Every BD seller offers 'ChatGPT ৳350'. Almost none explain what you're actually buying. Here's the whole truth, from a store that sells both.
The trade-off, fully stated
| Shared seat | Personal plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 🏆 70–85% cheaper (৳499 vs ৳2,200) | Near-official |
| Provider ToS | ❌ Violates it — that's WHY it's cheap | ✅ Fully compliant |
| Seat stability | Can reset occasionally (warranty replaces in 1h) | Rock solid |
| Privacy of your chats/files | ✅ Private per-user (verified per product) | ✅ Private |
| Custom settings / memory / API | Sometimes limited | ✅ Everything |
| Certificates in your name | ❌ (Coursera etc. print account name) | ✅ |
| Work/client data | Not recommended | ✅ Recommended |
Our honest routing rule
Buy shared when: you're a student, testing a tool, or price-sensitive and okay with a rare 1-hour hiccup. Buy personal when: it's for work, client data, certificates, or you simply hate interruptions. Buy nothing when: the free tier fits — we'll tell you on WhatsApp, and yes, that costs us sales.
Provider enforcement reality (2026)
Anthropic (Claude) enforces hardest — we recommend personal Claude. OpenAI resets seats periodically. Google is tolerant (family-style sharing). Canva teams are officially supported — lowest-risk shared product we sell. This ranking is printed on each product page as the risk label.
Get these at BD prices
Everything in this guide — authentic, bKash/Nagad, warranty on every plan.
FAQ
What's the difference between shared and personal subscriptions?
Shared = one subscription split among users (70-85% cheaper, violates provider ToS, can reset — warranty covers). Personal = your own account (near-official price, zero risk).
Will other people see my data on a shared plan?
No — on ChatGPT, Midjourney and similar tools each user's content stays private. What's shared is the cost, not your data.
Which AI providers ban shared accounts most?
Anthropic (Claude) enforces most aggressively; OpenAI does periodic resets; Google and Canva are most tolerant. Honest resellers label this per product.