Key takeaways
- Try both free versions on your real tasks. Pick the one whose Business or Team data terms and price fit your team.
- Pick ChatGPT if: You want a free version that OpenAI says is open to everyone.
- Pick Claude if: You want shared Projects and admin tools on a Team plan.
ChatGPT vs Claude side by side
| Detail | ChatGPT | Claude |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | OpenAI | Anthropic |
| Best for | Teams that want one general assistant for many tasks, Owners who want a free version to try first | Teams that work with long documents and written content, Small teams that want shared admin and billing |
| Not a fit for | Teams that need the assistant built into Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace apps, Buyers who need Enterprise prices, which are only given by sales | Teams that want the assistant inside Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace apps, Businesses that need heavy daily use without checking usage limits |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid plans from | Business Standard seat: $20 per user per month, billed yearly | Pro: $17 per month, billed yearly |
Prices as listed on each vendor’s pricing page. See the ChatGPT and Claude pages for every plan and its source.
When to pick which
Pick ChatGPT if
- You want a free version that OpenAI says is open to everyone.
- You want a Business plan with Standard and Premium seats.
Pick Claude if
- You want shared Projects and admin tools on a Team plan.
- You want to turn off the feedback option that can send chats for training.
Our take
Try both free versions on your real tasks. Pick the one whose Business or Team data terms and price fit your team.
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Read on November 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and menus, so check the live page before you buy.
About the author
Andy Kang, AI Partner Team. Andy Kang writes the AI directory for AI Partner Team, which sets up and builds AI tools for small businesses alongside managed IT. Each page is written from the vendor’s own pricing, help and trust pages, and shows the day those pages were checked.
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