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ChatGPT vs Claude: catalog facts
ChatGPT	Claude
Freemium Free to start; features and limits vary by plan.	Freemium Free tier with usage limits, plus paid subscription plans.
Web	Web
Handles writing, coding, analysis and images in one place Used from the browser with nothing to install	Large context window for long documents Strong at coding and analysis
Features and limits vary by plan Hosted service, so prompts are processed on OpenAI's servers	Runs only as an online service Free tier has usage limits
Web application	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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