Claude vs ChatGPT vs Gemini
The three major AI assistants have evolved significantly. Here's an honest comparison based on real usage building 220+ websites.
The Quick Answer
- Best for coding: Claude (our pick — built the entire SPUNK empire)
- Best for general chat: ChatGPT (largest user base, most plugins)
- Best for research: Gemini (Google Search integration)
Detailed Comparison
| Feature | Claude | ChatGPT | Gemini |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coding quality | Excellent | Very Good | Good |
| Context window | 200K+ tokens | 128K tokens | 1M tokens |
| Reasoning | Excellent | Very Good | Good |
| Writing style | Natural, nuanced | Versatile | Informative |
| Free tier | Limited | GPT-4o free | Free with Google |
| Pro price | $20/mo | $20/mo | $20/mo |
| CLI tool | Claude Code | None official | None official |
Why We Use Claude
Claude's coding output is consistently the cleanest and most production-ready. The Claude Code CLI is a game-changer for vibe coding — you can build entire projects from the terminal. The 200K context window means it can understand large codebases.
The Verdict
All three are excellent. Claude for building, ChatGPT for chatting, Gemini for researching. Use whichever fits your workflow — or use all three like we do.