Summary
Both ChatGPT and Claude are top-tier AI assistants, but they excel in different areas. ChatGPT offers a broader ecosystem with plugins and custom GPTs, while Claude provides a larger context window and more thoughtful, nuanced responses.
Feature Comparison
Context Window
ChatGPT128K tokens
Claude200K tokens
Multimodal
ChatGPT
Claude
Web Browsing
ChatGPT
Claude
Plugin Ecosystem
ChatGPT
Claude
Code Generation
ChatGPTExcellent
ClaudeExcellent
Free Tier
ChatGPT
Claude
API Access
ChatGPT
Claude
Mobile Apps
ChatGPT
Claude
Our Verdict
Choose ChatGPT for its versatile ecosystem and multimodal capabilities. Choose Claude for long document analysis and nuanced writing tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding?
Both are excellent for coding. ChatGPT has broader language support while Claude excels at understanding complex codebases.
Which has a better free tier?
ChatGPT's free tier is more generous with GPT-4o mini and limited GPT-4o access, while Claude's free tier offers limited access to the full model.
Which is more accurate?
Both can hallucinate, but Claude tends to be more conservative and will more readily admit uncertainty.