ChatGPT vs Claude
Both make our top picks for research and writing. Here's how they stack up, and which to pick.
| ChatGPT | Claude | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Not verified | From £18/mo (£15/mo billed annually) |
| Free tier | Free tier available | Free tier available |
| Pricing model | freemium | freemium |
| Fit for research (our score /100) | 80 | 78 |
| Fit for writing (our score /100) | 90 | 88 |
Verdict
For research: ChatGPT edges it (80 vs 78). See the full research ranking →
For writing: ChatGPT edges it (90 vs 88). See the full writing ranking →
ChatGPT
General-purpose assistant; the default starting point for most text tasks.
Also good for: writing, research, coding
Visit ChatGPT →Claude
Strong at long documents and careful writing.
Also good for: writing, coding, research
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