ChatGPT vs. Claude: Which assistant is the better fit?
ChatGPT and Claude are both work assistants today, with capabilities beyond chat. Our assessment: try ChatGPT first when you want to combine research, media, data and published websites. Try Claude first when document work, your own working standards and Cowork are the priority. What matters is how much editing your actual task requires.
As of 13.10.2026. Provider information checked; recommendations reflect our editorial assessment, with no independent performance test. Features depend on your plan, permissions and rollout.
Facts checked: 2026-10-13 · Translated: 2026-10-18
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| Comparison | ChatGPT | Claude |
|---|---|---|
| Current models | GPT-6.1 Sol for demanding work in Work and Codex; GPT-6 Sol and Luna remain available there. Since 07.10.2026, regular chat has used GPT-6 Sol on the higher paid plans; Free and Go receive Luna. Intelligent UI adds interactive responses. Work and Codex have their own model selection.OpenAI: Models · Chat rollout and Intelligent UI | Opus 5.5 has been available since 22.09.2026 for demanding tasks; Sonnet 5.5 since 28.09.2026 as a faster model for coding and agents.Opus 5.5 · Sonnet 5.5 |
| Multi-step work | Work handles work assignments, Codex handles development. Space and Pages add collaborative project work; availability depends on the account.Latest updates | The work previously handled through Cowork is now brought together under Claude: delegated tasks, Claude Code and your own files. The pricing page also lists Design, Slides and Docs, plus dashboards in beta; availability and permissions vary by plan.Features by plan |
| Skills: Your own way of working | Skills and plugins add reusable instructions, templates and tools. Example: produce a content brief to your quality standards every time.Skills and plugins | Custom Skills for recurring workflows; also available in Cowork and supported Microsoft-365 add-ins. Example: reports following your structure and using your template.Skills in Claude |
| Websites and small apps | Sites creates, publishes and manages websites and lightweight apps directly from Work or Codex. Public beta: check plan limits and admin permissions. The current help documentation no longer states a blanket EEA restriction.Sites availability | Claude Code is an option for developing a website or app. Check separately where you will host the result and how publishing, the domain and maintenance will be handled. |
| Office and business data | ChatGPT supports Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as connected apps. Before your pilot, check whether the data sources and features you need are enabled.OpenAI updates | Microsoft-365 connector for SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook and Teams. Write actions require admin approval; existing user permissions still apply. This also makes Claude relevant for Office work.Microsoft 365 with Claude |
| Plans and running costs | Free lets you get started; Plus, Pro and business plans offer different features and usage allowances. Compare the specific plan and additional usage costs alongside the monthly fee.Current ChatGPT plans | Free lets you get started; Pro costs 20 US dollars monthly, or 200 US dollars per year with annual billing. Team Standard: 20 US dollars per seat/month billed annually, or 25 monthly; at least two seats. Check taxes and limits.Current Claude plans |
| What to watch for | Some announced features may be unavailable in your account. Before switching, check access to Work, Sites, Plugins and the models you need. | Claude also requires the appropriate permissions and plans. Connectors and Skills do not replace source checks or approval for important actions. |
Choose by your situation
From research to a website or dashboard
Start with ChatGPT if you want to turn research and data into a document, report or published Site. Check access to Work and Sites first.
View ChatGPT →Turn documents into a decision
Start with Claude if you want to develop a well-supported recommendation from extensive documents. Test Opus 5.5 with your material and check the evidence and omissions.
View Claude →Recurring tasks and Office
Test both with the same template, sources and assignment. A suitable Skill and a working data connection can matter more than the model brand.
Understand our assessment →Your comparison in 30 minutes
Use a real, non-confidential task: evaluate three sources, create five evidence-backed recommendations and deliver a draft in your template. Assess errors, editing required, output format and usage. Choose the tool whose result you can put to use sooner.
Explore more assistants →Other options to consider
91/100Google Gemini
Google Gemini combines research and Workspace context with reusable Skills. The Google Workspace rollout began on 5 October; it starts in the Gemini app on 13 October. Skills are intended to gradually replace Gems.
86/100Perplexity
Perplexity: a source-based workspace for research, market overviews and quick verification in everyday decision-making.
91/100Mistral Vibe
Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) combines Vibe Work for multi-step tasks with Vibe Chat for regular conversations and Vibe Code for agentic coding. The available Work and agent features depend on your plan and configured integrations.
Questions before choosing
Is ChatGPT or Claude better for businesses?
There is no universal winner. Both offer agentic work, Skills and data connections. Our recommendation depends on the task, available integrations, output quality and editing required, alongside the model name.
Do Skills add intelligence?
Skills provide instructions, examples, templates and, where relevant, tools for specific tasks. They help both assistants work to your standards, but they do not train a new foundation model or guarantee correct results.
Can I use Sites in Germany?
The OpenAI help documentation checked on 13.10.2026 describes Sites as a public beta for supported workspaces, Plus and Pro, and states no general EEA restriction. Your account's access still depends on rollout, plan and admin permissions.
How should I handle confidential business data?
For your specific contract, check data processing, retention, training use, access permissions and internal approvals. Use anonymized or public data for an initial comparison. A data connection does not automatically grant approval to process personal data.
Was this comparison tested separately?
No. The information as of 13.10.2026 is based on the linked provider sources. Our recommendations for use are editorial assessments. The existing profile scores were not remeasured in this update.