Comparison

ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini

A side-by-side look at three widely used general-purpose AI assistants, drawn from their index records.

At a glance

Three general-purpose assistants from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. They overlap on chat, coding help, and files; they differ in model family, app surface, and workplace packaging.

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ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini
Dimension	ChatGPT	Claude	Gemini
Company	OpenAI	Anthropic	Google DeepMind
Category	AI Assistants	AI Assistants	AI Assistants
Business model	Freemium	Freemium	Freemium
Licence	—	—	—
Pricing	A free tier is available; ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans add newer models such as GPT-6 Astra, higher usage limits, and administrative controls. Pricing ↗	A free tier is available; Claude Pro, Team, and Enterprise plans add higher usage limits and access to newer models such as Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1. Pricing ↗	The standard Gemini assistant is free; paid Google AI plans unlock more capable Gemini 3.8 models, higher limits, and deeper Workspace integration.
Documentation	Documentation ↗	Documentation ↗	Documentation ↗
Launched	2022-11	2023-03	2023-12
Availability	Global	Global	Global
Primary surface	ChatGPT apps and API Source ↗ From the product record	Claude apps and API Source ↗ From the product record	Gemini apps and Google stack Source ↗ From the product record
Typical job	General chat, agents, GPTs Not independently verified — Editorial characterisation written to compare the products; no single vendor page states it in these words.	Long context and careful text Not independently verified — Editorial characterisation written to compare the products; no single vendor page states it in these words.	Google-account workflows Not independently verified — Editorial characterisation written to compare the products; no single vendor page states it in these words.
Workplace extras	Business / Enterprise plans Not independently verified — Editorial characterisation written to compare the products; no single vendor page states it in these words.	Team / Enterprise plans Not independently verified — Editorial characterisation written to compare the products; no single vendor page states it in these words.	Workspace and Android integration Not independently verified — Editorial characterisation written to compare the products; no single vendor page states it in these words.
Entry paid plan	Not readable Not independently verified — chatgpt.com/pricing returned 200 on 2026-10-10 but renders its plan prices in JavaScript; no figure was readable.	$17/month (Pro, billed annually) Source ↗ Verified 2026-10-10	Not readable Not independently verified — The Google AI documentation host (ai.google.dev) 302s into a Google sign-in wall for this fetcher, and gemini.google.com returns a JavaScript shell with no links, so no plan figure could be read.
Documentation site	Yes — help.openai.com Source ↗ Verified 2026-10-10	Yes — platform.claude.com/docs Source ↗ Verified 2026-10-10	Not readable Not independently verified — No Gemini documentation page could be opened on 2026-10-10: ai.google.dev redirects to an account sign-in for this fetcher.
Updated	2026-10-10	2026-10-10	2026-10-12

Fields taken from the product records use the record dates shown. Sourced claims are labelled per product: verified against the linked page on the date shown, taken from the product record without re-checking, or not independently verified.

Quick answer

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini can be used free of charge to start.

Where they differ — the rows worth reading first: Runs on, Launched.
Identical on the record: Business model, Licence, Where it runs, Works offline.

When to choose each

ChatGPT — When you want the broadest consumer app surface (web, mobile, desktop, GPTs) and OpenAI’s current flagship family.
Claude — When long documents, careful drafting, or Anthropic’s current coding/reasoning models are the priority.
Gemini — When you already live in Google Workspace or Android and want the assistant tied to that stack.

Each tool on the record

ChatGPT

ChatGPT is made by OpenAI. The record lists it as Freemium, first recorded in 2022, and fit for Drafting and editing text. Its values below carry their own source and date.

ChatGPT is listed under AI Assistants: General-purpose conversational AI assistants and chatbots.

Company: OpenAI
Category: AI Assistants
Business model: Freemium
Licence: proprietary
Launched: 2022-11
Availability: Global
Tasks it fits: Drafting and editing text
How you use it: Web app
Runs on: Web
Where it runs: Vendor cloud
Works offline: Not recorded
Commercial use: Not recorded

Pricing on the record: A free tier is available; ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans add newer models such as GPT-6 Astra, higher usage limits, and administrative controls.

Sources on the record: Official website, Introducing GPT-6 Astra (OpenAI), Official pricing, Help centre.

Not recorded for ChatGPT: Works offline, Commercial use. An empty field is reported as unknown rather than guessed.

Claude

Claude is made by Anthropic. The record lists it as Freemium, first recorded in 2023, and fit for Drafting and editing text. Its values below carry their own source and date.

Claude is listed under AI Assistants: General-purpose conversational AI assistants and chatbots.

Company: Anthropic
Category: AI Assistants
Business model: Freemium
Licence: proprietary
Launched: 2023-03
Availability: Global
Tasks it fits: Drafting and editing text
How you use it: Web app
Runs on: Windows, Web
Where it runs: Vendor cloud
Works offline: Not recorded
Commercial use: Not recorded

Pricing on the record: A free tier is available; Claude Pro, Team, and Enterprise plans add higher usage limits and access to newer models such as Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1.

Sources on the record: Official website, Introducing Claude Fable and Mythos 5.1 (Anthropic), Documentation - Claude Platform Docs, Official pricing.

Not recorded for Claude: Works offline, Commercial use. An empty field is reported as unknown rather than guessed.

Gemini

Gemini is made by Google DeepMind. The record lists it as Freemium, first recorded in 2023, and fit for Drafting and editing text. Its values below carry their own source and date.

Gemini is listed under AI Assistants: General-purpose conversational AI assistants and chatbots.

Company: Google DeepMind
Category: AI Assistants
Business model: Freemium
Licence: proprietary
Launched: 2023-12
Availability: Global
Tasks it fits: Drafting and editing text
How you use it: Web app
Runs on: Android, Web
Where it runs: Vendor cloud
Works offline: Not recorded
Commercial use: Not recorded

Pricing on the record: The standard Gemini assistant is free; paid Google AI plans unlock more capable Gemini 3.8 models, higher limits, and deeper Workspace integration.

Sources on the record: Official website, Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber (Google), Gemini 4 Argon (Google).

Not recorded for Gemini: Works offline, Public API, Commercial use. An empty field is reported as unknown rather than guessed.

Frequently asked questions

Which of these has been available longest?

ChatGPT — first recorded in 2022.

Which of these can I start using for free?

Free to start: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini.

Which of these is open source?

None of these is open source; every tool in this comparison is proprietary.

Which of these works offline?

None of these is recorded as working offline.

Which of these has a public API?

A public API is recorded for ChatGPT, Claude.

Which platforms do these run on?

Recorded platforms — ChatGPT: Web · Claude: Windows, Web · Gemini: Android, Web.

Can any of these be self-hosted or run locally?

None of these is recorded as self-hosted or local; all run as a hosted service.

Is one of these “the best” assistant?

The index does not rank them. Choose by the app you will live in, language needs, and which model family you must use.

Do they all have a free tier?

Each offers a free consumer tier plus paid plans that raise limits and unlock newer models. Exact entitlements change; see each record.

Why can Gemini not be compared on price?

The Google AI documentation host redirects this fetcher into an account sign-in, and gemini.google.com returns a JavaScript shell with no links. On 2026-10-10 no Gemini plan figure could be read, so the cell is left blank instead of estimated.

How to use a comparison

Start from the task, not the brand: filter the index by what you need to get done.
Check the evidence: a value marked “verified” names the source page and the date it was checked.
Prefer the vendor’s own page for the final decision: prices and limits change without notice.

Related guides

AI assistants and chatbots

Sources and record dates

Record dates describe index updates, not independent product tests. Check linked documentation for current features and pricing.