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ChatGPT Plus vs Claude Pro

Both cost $20 a month, and many creators pay for both. Here is how the prices compare, plan by plan.

Prices checked on 19 October 2026 against OpenAI's and Anthropic's own pricing pages. Monthly prices in US dollars.

Price, plan by plan

ChatGPT	Claude
ChatGPT Plus $20/mo	Claude Pro (Opus 5.5) $20/mo
ChatGPT Pro ($100) $100/mo	Claude Max 5x (Opus 5.5) $100/mo
ChatGPT Pro ($200) $200/mo	Claude Max 20x (Opus 5.5) $200/mo
ChatGPT Business (Standard seat) $25/mo	Claude Team Standard seat (Opus 5.5) $25/mo

The main differences in price

Same monthly price. ChatGPT Plus and Claude Pro are both $20 a month.
Only Claude has a yearly discount. Claude Pro is $17/month if you pay yearly. ChatGPT Plus is monthly only.
Bigger plans line up. Both have a $100 and a $200 level for heavy users. ChatGPT also has a $500 level.
Team plans cost the same. ChatGPT Business and Claude Team are both $25 per person a month, or $20 if paid yearly.

What each one is known for

ChatGPT Plus: Reliable general-purpose writing and research assistant. Monthly only — no yearly discount.
Claude Pro: Strong for longer scripts, structured writing, and detailed creative work. Includes Claude Opus 5.5 (released 22 Sep 2026). $17/month if you pay yearly.

Do you need both?

Usually not. Both are general chat assistants that cover writing, research and ideas, so paying for both often means paying twice for the same job. Try the one you use less on its free plan for a month. If you don't miss the paid version, that is $20 a month saved.

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AIToolsCost is independent and not sponsored by any tool on this page. Prices are in US dollars, can differ by country and change often, so always confirm on the tool's own website before you buy or cancel. This is general information, not financial advice.