ChatGPT is a writing tool and Claude is a coding tool, so they do different jobs: pick by the job first. Claude has the higher Solthar Score, 99 to 98. ChatGPT is free to start, with paid plans; Claude is free to start, with paid plans.
| ChatGPT | Claude | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Writing · Assistant | Coding · Assistant |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Solthar Score | 98/100 | 99/100 |
ChatGPT: what it does
The best-known AI assistant. Chat with it to write, answer questions, explain things and help with code. ChatGPT is free to start, with paid plans, with a free trial. Solthar Score: 98/100.
Key features
- Multimodal reasoning
- Custom GPTs
- Advanced voice
Strengths
- Best-in-class reasoning
- Huge ecosystem
Trade-offs
- Rate limits on free tier
Claude: what it does
An AI assistant that is great at writing, reading long documents and helping with code. Claude is free to start, with paid plans, with a free trial. Solthar Score: 99/100.
Key features
- 1M token context
- Artifacts
- Agentic coding
Strengths
- Exceptional code quality
- Natural writing voice
Trade-offs
- No image generation
Which should you choose?
Choose ChatGPT if best-in-class reasoning matters most to you. Choose Claude if exceptional code quality matters more. If you only try one, Claude scores higher overall.