Bottom Line: ChatGPT leads overall, Gemini wins on Google integration, Claude dominates long-form writing. These three complement rather than replace each other.
Key Differences
| Dimension | ChatGPT | Gemini | Claude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | OpenAI | Anthropic | |
| Free tier | GPT-4o mini | Gemini Flash | Sonnet |
| Paid plan | $20/mo | $20/mo | $20/mo |
| China access | No | No | No |
| Ecosystem | Plugins+GPTs | Google Suite | Artifacts |
| Long-form | 4 stars | 3 stars | 5 stars |
| Coding | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
Which for What
- Google ecosystem: Gemini
- Coding + plugins: ChatGPT
- Deep writing: Claude