AI Master Tools

Claude Code vs GPT-5.2

A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.

Winner
Anthropic

Claude Code

4.9
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OpenAI

GPT-5.2 Instant

4.8
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Our Pick
Claude Code

Claude Code edges out GPT-5.2 Instant with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.

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Feature Comparison

Feature
Claude Code
GPT-5.2
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.9
4.8
Coding
5.0
4.6
Writing
4.5
4.8
Reasoning
4.8
4.7
Speed
4.3
4.9
Value
4.6
4.7
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
$5
$2.5
Output (per 1M tokens)
$25
$10
Features
Context Window
200K
128K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents

Claude Code

Pros

  • Highest SWE-bench score (72.7%)
  • Agentic codebase navigation
  • Full Git/GitHub integration
  • Rewind feature for code rollback
  • MCP support out of the box

Cons

  • Requires Pro subscription ($20/mo)
  • Slower than simpler tools for basic tasks

GPT-5.2 Instant

Pros

  • Newest OpenAI model (Dec 2025)
  • Fast responses optimized for speed
  • 30% fewer hallucinations than GPT-5.1
  • Knowledge cutoff August 2025
  • Better at spreadsheets and presentations
  • Matches human experts on professional tasks

Cons

  • Not as strong as Thinking variant for complex tasks
  • Requires paid subscription for full access
  • Coding not as strong as Claude Opus 4.5

Choose Claude Code if you need:

Complex refactoring, architecture work, autonomous agent development

Choose GPT-5.2 if you need:

Daily tasks, writing, translation, quick coding help

Ready to get started?

Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.

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