Comparison • Updated December 19, 2025

Claude vs ChatGPT The complete comparison for models, features, integrations, and pricing

This page compares the current consumer experiences of Anthropic Claude and OpenAI ChatGPT across models, reasoning, research, multimodal features, integrations, privacy posture, and pricing—so you can pick the best tool for your workflow.

Best for: knowledge work, marketing, coding, research Includes: side-by-side table + FAQs + recommendations

TL;DR

If you read nothing else, read this:

Choose Claude if you want a thoughtful, writing-friendly assistant with strong coding + agentic capabilities and a clean “projects + research + connectors” workflow.
Choose ChatGPT if you want an “AI hub” experience: deep tool ecosystem, strong multimodal features, and powerful reasoning modes across more workflows.
Pick based on your daily environment: Claude leans into projects, research, and connectors; ChatGPT leans into apps, agents, and a broader tool surface.

Reality check: both products ship updates constantly. This page reflects publicly listed plans and model names as of Dec 19, 2025.

Jump to: side-by-side table • recommendations • pricing • FAQ

Key facts (fast answers)

Claude flagship models (2025) Claude Sonnet 4.5 (recommended default), plus Claude Opus 4.5 (premium) and Claude Haiku 4.5 (fast).

ChatGPT flagship models (consumer) GPT-5.2 family across tiers, including GPT-5.2 Thinking and GPT-5.2 Pro on higher plans.

Most “organized work” feel Claude Pro includes unlimited projects, Research, and Google Workspace connection on eligible plans.

Most “everything in one place” feel ChatGPT Plus/Pro includes projects, tasks, custom GPTs, expanded deep research/agent mode, and a large apps ecosystem.

Side-by-side comparison table

Skim this first. The sections below add context and decision guidance.

Claude vs ChatGPT: feature-by-feature comparison (updated Dec 19, 2025)
Category	Claude (Anthropic)	ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Current model lineup	Sonnet 4.5Opus 4.5Haiku 4.5 All support text + image input and “extended thinking.”	GPT-5.2GPT-5.2 ThinkingGPT-5.2 Pro (higher tiers) Tiered access to deeper reasoning and higher limits.
Reasoning & complex problem solving	Strong: extended thinking + strong coding/agentic performance. Watch: best reasoning often requires the right model choice (Sonnet vs Opus).	Strong: explicit “Thinking” and “Pro” reasoning modes. Watch: depth vs speed tradeoffs; choose the right mode.
Research & web browsing	Free includes web search; Pro adds Research and more usage.	Plus/Pro include expanded deep research and agent mode (plan-dependent).
Projects & organization	Pro includes unlimited projects for organizing chats and documents.	Plus/Pro include projects and tasks; Pro expands limits and access.
Integrations	Pro supports Google Workspace connection and connectors (including remote MCP).	Business/Enterprise highlight 60+ apps; consumer tiers include integrations depending on plan.
Images	Text + image input supported across current Claude models; outputs are text (plan features vary).	Image generation included with faster/expanded limits on paid tiers.
Voice & video	Availability varies by platform; Claude Code is a major differentiator for technical workflows.	Voice features are a major differentiator; paid tiers include video generation access (limits vary).
Pricing headline (U.S.)	Pro: $20/mo (or $17/mo annual) • Max: from $100/mo	Plus: $20/mo • Pro: $200/mo

Tip: If you’re choosing for a team, go straight to Integrations, Privacy, and Pricing.

Models & “most current version” clarity

“Current version” matters because both tools update frequently. In practice, you’re choosing a bundle: model access + tools + usage limits + integrations.

Claude (Anthropic)

Claude Sonnet 4.5 is positioned as the default starting point for most users.
Claude Opus 4.5 is the premium option for maximum intelligence.
Claude Haiku 4.5 prioritizes speed and cost efficiency.

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

GPT-5.2 is the core model family across consumer tiers.
GPT-5.2 Thinking and GPT-5.2 Pro unlock deeper reasoning on higher tiers.

Quick decision: If you want a clean “choose a model, run long tasks” workflow, Claude is excellent. If you want broader tools and multimodal features in one place, ChatGPT often feels more expansive.

Reasoning & long-running tasks

Both products now offer modes designed for tougher work. You’ll get the best results when you match the tool to the task.

When Claude tends to shine

Long-form writing, editing, and “think it through” assistance.
Coding + agentic work, especially with Claude Code.
Structured organization via projects + research.

When ChatGPT tends to shine

Multi-step workflows with tools (analysis → planning → execution).
Broad coverage of day-to-day tasks with strong multimodal features.
Team workflows via Business/Enterprise plans and app integrations.

Research & web browsing

If research matters to you, test with the same prompt set: “Summarize,” “cite,” “compare,” and “extract a table.” The best tool is the one that reliably produces outputs you can verify.

Practical habit: Keep a lightweight “Sources & Assumptions” checklist in your workflow. It reduces errors in both tools.

Images, voice & video

Most users choose here based on workflow, not benchmarks.

Claude

Vision: current models support image input with text output.
Claude Code: a standout for technical workflows (web + terminal).

ChatGPT

Images: built-in image generation on paid tiers.
Voice + video: strong hands-free workflows; video generation access varies by plan.

Integrations & ecosystem

This is where decisions become obvious: choose the tool that reduces context switching in your day.

Claude ecosystem

Connect Google Workspace (email, calendar, docs) on Pro.
Connectors and remote MCP for bringing in context/tools.
Claude Code for developer workflows.

ChatGPT ecosystem

Apps/connectors across many tools on Business/Enterprise (and plan-dependent options on consumer tiers).
Projects + tasks + custom GPTs for repeatable workflows.
Agent mode and deep research expanded on Plus/Pro.

Privacy & data controls (high-level)

For high-stakes work (customer data, regulated info), always confirm the exact plan terms and admin controls. Consumer plans and team/enterprise plans differ meaningfully.

Team best practice: Write a simple policy for what can/can’t go into AI tools, then bake it into prompts and templates.

Pricing & tiers (U.S. headline numbers)

Prices and availability can vary by country and billing channel. Use these as a starting point, then confirm on the official plan pages.

Claude Pro

$20/month (or $17/month annual)

More usage, Research, unlimited projects, Google Workspace connection, extended thinking, and access to more models.

Claude Max

From $100/month

Choose 5x or 20x more usage than Pro, memory across conversations, and early access to advanced features.

ChatGPT Plus / Pro

$20/month (Plus) • $200/month (Pro)

Plus adds GPT-5.2 Thinking + expanded tools; Pro adds GPT-5.2 Pro, higher limits, and expanded research/agent access.

Buying for a team? Compare Claude Team vs ChatGPT Business for admin controls, SSO, and connectors.

Which one should you use? (practical recommendations)

Pick Claude if you…

Want a focused, writing-friendly assistant with strong “extended thinking.”
Prefer organizing work in projects and running Research regularly.
Want Claude Code for day-to-day dev workflows.

Pick ChatGPT if you…

Want a broad tool ecosystem and “AI hub” experience.
Use voice and multimodal features heavily.
Need deep integrations via business apps and connectors at scale.

Best simple decision rule

If you spend most of your time in “projects + research + writing + code,” start with Claude Pro. If you want a wider tool surface and multimodal workflows, start with ChatGPT Plus.

FAQ

Which is better for coding?

Both are strong. Claude Sonnet 4.5 is positioned as a great default for coding and agentic tasks, while ChatGPT’s GPT-5.2 family is widely used for coding + tool-assisted workflows. If you code daily, run a 7-day test with your real repo and your real tasks.

Which is better for long documents and deep work?

Claude is often favored for long-form writing and “stay on the rails” drafting, while ChatGPT excels when you need to mix deep reasoning with tools, analysis, and multiple steps. Your best answer comes from testing with your own documents.

Do I need the expensive tiers (Claude Max / ChatGPT Pro)?

Only if you regularly hit limits or need the highest-tier reasoning and throughput. Many professionals do great on the ~$20/month tiers.

Sources (official pages)

Primary references for plan pricing, model lineups, and plan features.

Tip: Refresh this page quarterly as plans and model names change.