ChatGPT vs Claude
Detailed comparison of ChatGPT and Claude — pricing, features, ratings, and our verdict on which to choose.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Feature
C
ChatGPTC
ClaudeOverall Rating
4.5
4.6
Starting Price
Free
Free
Free Tier
API Access
Open Source
Platforms
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Base Model
GPT-5.2 (Instant / Thinking / Pro)
Claude Opus 4.6 / Sonnet 4.6
Ease of Use
4.8
4.7
Value
4.0
4.3
Quality
4.5
4.7
Which is Better For...
codingClaude
writingClaude
researchClaude
image generationChatGPT
ecosystemChatGPT
priceTie
ChatGPT
Pros
- Most versatile AI assistant
- Huge plugin/GPT ecosystem
- Excellent at coding and writing
- Multimodal (text, image, voice, video)
Cons
- Plus plan can feel limited at $20/mo
- Pro plan is expensive ($200/mo)
- Can hallucinate on complex topics
- Rate limits on free tier
Claude
Pros
- Best-in-class reasoning and analysis
- 1M token context window (beta)
- Excellent at coding with Claude Code
- Strong safety and alignment
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than ChatGPT
- No image generation
- Can be overly cautious sometimes
- Max plans are pricey
Our Verdict
ChatGPT is the more versatile all-rounder with image generation and a larger ecosystem, while Claude excels at nuanced reasoning, long document analysis, and coding tasks. Choose ChatGPT for breadth, Claude for depth.