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Claude vs ChatGPT: pricing and features compared

Claude and ChatGPT cost the same on their main paid plans ($20/month in the US), but they are good at different things. Here is how they compare on price, features and everyday use.

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Verdict

Choose Claude if you mainly write or code. Choose ChatGPT if you want one app that does everything, including images and voice.

Pricing side by side

Compare any plan of Claude and ChatGPT with your own task and volume: open the comparison

ClaudeChatGPT
Free planYesYes
Main planPro · $20/month Plus · $20/month
Top planMax 20x · $200/month Pro 500 · $500/month
Best forLong-form writing, Coding & agentsEveryday questions, Writing & editing

Round by round

  1. Price of the main plan

    Tie

    Both Claude Pro and ChatGPT Plus cost $20/month in the US. Claude Pro is a bit cheaper on annual billing (about $17/month).

  2. Writing quality

    Winner: Claude

    Claude is usually preferred for long-form writing, editing and keeping a consistent, natural tone.

  3. Coding

    Winner: Claude

    Claude is a top choice for coding, and Claude Code is included in Pro and Max plans at no extra cost.

  4. Images, voice and extras

    Winner: ChatGPT

    ChatGPT includes image generation, advanced voice mode and custom GPTs. Claude has no built-in image generation.

  5. Free plan

    Winner: ChatGPT

    ChatGPT's free plan is more feature-rich for casual users.

  6. High-usage plans

    Tie

    Both have a $100 tier (Claude Max 5x, ChatGPT Pro 5x) and a $200 tier. New purchases of ChatGPT Pro $200 are paused since 10 September 2026.

Claude scores

Writing
10
Coding
10
Research
8
Images
2
Study
9
Work
9
Everyday
8
Value
8

ChatGPT scores

Writing
9
Coding
8
Research
8
Images
9
Study
9
Work
8
Everyday
10
Value
8

Editorial scores for the tool overall, not a lab test. How we score

Frequently asked questions

Is Claude cheaper than ChatGPT?

The main plans cost the same ($20/month). Claude Pro is slightly cheaper on annual billing ($200/year); both have $100 and $200 high-usage tiers.

Which is better for coding, Claude or ChatGPT?

Both are strong, but many developers prefer Claude, especially with Claude Code included in paid plans.