ChatGPT vs Claude (2026): plans, limits and which to choose
A comparison of ChatGPT and Claude for everyday use: what each free version includes, what Plus, Pro and Max add, published prices, usage limits and privacy, with the date checked.
Date checked: 16 October 2026. Prices and features change often; always check the official site before paying.
Quick summary
| ChatGPT | Claude | |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes: unlimited text chats (subject to abuse guardrails), other features limited | Yes: chat on web, desktop and mobile, web search, file creation, memory and Artifacts |
| Individual paid plans | Go, Plus, Pro | Pro, Max (5x / 20x) |
| Published price | No € amount on its pricing page | Pro: $17/month billed annually ($200) or $20/month; Max from $100/month; excluding tax |
| Projects | On Plus and Pro | Up to 5 on Free; unlimited on Pro |
| Use of your chats for training | Can be turned off (“Improve the model for everyone”) | Opt-out on Free, Pro and Max |
What paying adds
ChatGPT Plus adds advanced reasoning models, deep research, projects, scheduled tasks and custom GPTs; Pro gives maximum usage. Claude Pro gives at least 5x more usage per 5-hour session than Free, unlimited Projects, Research, Claude Code and Claude in Chrome and Microsoft 365; Max gives 5x or 20x Pro usage. In Claude, limits reset in 5-hour windows and paid plans also have weekly limits.
Before paying in Spain
Claude prices are published in dollars excluding tax; you see the final amount at checkout. Anthropic says that in the European Economic Area you can request a refund in the app within the 14-day withdrawal period. OpenAI charges Go, Plus and Pro by card.
Which to choose?
Try both free with the same task (an email, a PDF summary, a table) and compare. If you already use one a lot, start with its monthly plan and cancel if you don’t use it. Never paste sensitive data. Comparison with Gemini: ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude.
How much does it cost? Compare paid plans in Spain, with the date checked and a link to each official site, in our AI pricing table.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Claude Pro?
$17/month billed annually ($200 up front) or $20/month billed monthly, excluding tax, according to Anthropic’s site checked on 16/10/2026.
Is Claude free?
Yes. Free lets you chat on web, desktop and mobile, search the web, create files, use memory and up to 5 projects.
Which is better?
It depends on the task. Compare them free with what you do daily before paying.
Main guide on this topic: Claude: complete guide to getting started (and using Projects) in 2026
Keep reading
Sources
- Planes y precios de ChatGPT — OpenAI
- Claude pricing — Anthropic
Change log
- : First published with ChatGPT and Claude plans checked on their official sites on 16/10/2026.
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