ChatGPT vs Claude
ChatGPT is OpenAI's general-purpose assistant for writing, research, coding, image creation and voice conversations, and Claude is Anthropic's assistant for writing, analysis and coding with Projects, connectors and the Claude Code agent. They are compared because both are freemium chat assistants with $20-per-month individual tiers, $25-per-user team plans and desktop, mobile and browser apps. ChatGPT suits people who want one assistant that also generates images, while Claude suits people working with long documents or who want a coding agent bundled in.
Which should you choose?
Choose ChatGPT if
- Individuals and teams who want one assistant for writing, research, code and images
- Businesses that need admin controls and company-tool connectors in a chat assistant
- Users who value the largest ecosystem of plugins, GPTs and how-to content
Choose Claude if
- Writers, analysts and researchers working with long documents
- Developers who want a coding agent bundled with a chat subscription
- Small teams that want a shared assistant without a large seat minimum
Cheapest to start
Not confirmed
Free plan
ChatGPT, Claude
Highest editor rating
ChatGPT · 4.7
| Compare | ChatGPT |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Starting price | From $8/mo |
| Editor rating | 4.7 |
| Ease of use | Very easy (5/5) |
| Category | AI |
| Pricing model | Free tier with ads; Go is $8 per month, Plus $20 per month and Pro $200 per month for individuals; Business is $25 per user per month ($20 billed annually, minimum 2 users) and Enterprise is custom. |
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| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension, API |
| Integrations | Canva, Dropbox, Figma, GitHub, Gmail, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Notion, Slack |
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| AI agents | Yes |
| AI assistant | Yes |
| AI content generation | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Audit logs | Yes |
| Browser extension | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Long-form content | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Multi-language support | Yes |
| Roles & permissions | Yes |
| SSO / SAML | Yes |
Common questions
- Does ChatGPT or Claude have a free plan?
- Both do. ChatGPT and Claude each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
Our verdict
Choose ChatGPT if you want a broader set of built-in capabilities, including image generation, voice and custom GPTs, or a lower entry price: the Go tier is $8 per month, though Free and Go show ads, and Plus is $20 per month without ads. Choose Claude if your work involves long documents and careful prose, or if you want the Claude Code and Cowork agents included with the $20-per-month Pro plan ($17 billed annually); note it has no native image generation. Both have free plans with demand-dependent limits, both score 5 out of 5 for ease of use, and both offer team seats at $25 per user per month ($20 billed annually) with a two-seat minimum. Integrations overlap on Google Workspace, Gmail, Microsoft 365, Slack, GitHub, Notion and Canva; ChatGPT adds Dropbox and Figma, while Claude adds Asana, Jira and Zapier.