Claude vs ChatGPT
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Claude
Claude edges out ChatGPT with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try ClaudeFeature Comparison
Feature
Claude
ChatGPT
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.8
4.7
Coding
4.9
4.5
Writing
4.9
4.6
Reasoning
4.8
4.5
Speed
4.3
4.7
Value
4.6
4.5
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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Output (per 1M tokens)
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Features
Context Window
200K
128K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Claude
Pros
- Best for writing and analysis
- Projects feature for organization
- Artifacts for interactive content
- Strong on accuracy and nuance
- Handles sensitive data well
Cons
- Slower than GPT-4o
- Limited free tier
ChatGPT
Pros
- Largest user base and ecosystem
- Memory for personalization
- DALL-E 3 integration
- Voice mode available
- Free tier available
Cons
- Rate limits on free tier
- Less specialized than Claude for coding
Choose Claude if you need:
Long-form writing, analysis, research, professional use
Choose ChatGPT if you need:
General assistance, creative tasks, everyday use
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.