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ChatGPT vs. Claude (inkl. Cowork)

See what each agent is suited for and jump to the details that matter for your task.

What matters for your task

Example task Research

  • ChatGPT

    A good fit if you want to clarify questions in chat and hand larger jobs to Work with a reviewable result

  • Claude (including Cowork)

    A good fit if you want to hand over file work and recurring reports on a paid Claude plan

What to compare first

Environment, access and entry pricing

ChatGPT

Chat and Work

Clarify questions, conduct research, and produce results. Chat supports the exchange; Work handles larger tasks.

Tool category
General-purpose agents
Environment
Browser and desktop app
Selbstbetrieb
Not marked
Entry plan on pricing page
Free: USD 0
Europe
Available
Sources reviewed

Claude (including Cowork)

General-purpose agent in Claude

General agent work in Claude with files, connectors, skills and background tasks. Docs, Slides and Design are generally available; Dashboards and Motion extend the offering in beta.

Tool category
General-purpose agents
Environment
Claude on web, desktop, and mobile; gradual rollout
Selbstbetrieb
Not marked
Entry plan on pricing page
Free: USD 0
Europe
Available
Sources reviewed

Check before you decide

ChatGPT

  • RequirementWork by plan and interfaceFree and Go offer limited Work on desktop; Plus and Pro also support Work on web and mobile.
  • LimitationShared Work/Codex allowanceWork and Codex count towards the same allowance. Frequent coding tasks therefore reduce remaining Work usage.
  • RequirementLocal files through the desktop appLocal work accesses the computer through the desktop app. On the web, Work uses a managed cloud environment with uploaded files and connected services.

Claude (including Cowork)

  • RequirementIntegration is being enabled graduallyThe new general work mode launched with Pro and Max. The announcement describes a staged rollout to additional plans.
  • RequirementFeature access and enterprise approvalDocs, Slides and Design are available on all plans. Enterprise admins can enable them; automatic activation is announced for 15 October. Dashboards remains in beta on paid plans, Motion on Team and Enterprise.
  • RequirementActions require appropriate approvalsClaude asks before actions by default. Settings determine when further confirmation is required.

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