ChatGPT vs Claude: price, free plan and which to pick

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Catalog facts by tool · Prices checked Oct 18, 2026

Catalog field	ChatGPT	Claude
Price	Free · Plus $20/mo	Free · Pro $20/mo
Free tier	Yes · limits apply	Yes · limits apply
Listed uses	Plan dinners with what is in my fridge Find a gift for grandma Write a script to lower my internet bill	Explain this lease in plain English Rewrite my difficult email Compare two reports
Tasks where it is the pick	Explain a medical term Make a cleaning checklist Plan a restaurant menu Translate a document Write a wedding speech	Draft a patient handout Prepare a sales call Start a small business Write a business proposal Write a short story