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FactClaude CodeChatGPTClaude
Made byAnthropicOpenAIAnthropic
Free planNo: not included in the free Claude planYes, with ads in the UKYes
Paid plans fromIncluded with Claude Pro at $20 a monthGo at $8 a month; Plus at $20 a monthPro at $20 a month, or $17 a month billed yearly
Best atAutonomous coding across real codebasesThe broadest all-rounder, with the biggest community of guidesCareful writing, long documents and coding
Watch out forUsage caps apply on every planFree and Go plans show ads in the UK, and consumer chats train models unless you opt outUsage limits reset in rolling five-hour windows, even on paid plans
SuitsBuildersEveryoneProfessionals, builders
VerifiedVerified 27 Sep 2026Verified 27 Sep 2026Verified 27 Sep 2026

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