ChatGPT Pro vs Claude Max (20x)
Same price · Updated 2026-04-17
ChatGPT Pro
openai$200/mo
Unlimited GPT-5.4, access to pro reasoning mode, Sora video
Full details →Claude Max (20x)
anthropic$200/mo
~20x Pro limits, effectively unlimited for most workflows
Full details →| Attribute | ChatGPT Pro | Claude Max (20x) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200/mo | $200/mo |
| Tier | power | max |
| Provider | openai | anthropic |
| Billing | monthly | monthly |
| Audience | power-user | power-user |
| Flagship models | gpt-5.4, gpt-5.4-pro, o3-pro | claude-opus-4.7, claude-sonnet-4.6, claude-haiku-4.5 |
| Usage note | Unlimited GPT-5.4, access to pro reasoning mode, Sora video | ~20x Pro limits, effectively unlimited for most workflows |
| Feature count | 6 | 6 |
Only in ChatGPT Pro
- +Pro reasoning (o3-pro)
- +Sora video (unlimited)
- +advanced voice mode
- +extended context (196k)
- +priority access
- +operator agent
Only in Claude Max (20x)
- +20x Pro limits
- +Opus 4.7 flagship (max usage)
- +highest priority
- +Claude Code heavy use
- +Projects unlimited
- +advanced research
Which one should I pick?
Same price Picking between ChatGPT Pro and Claude Max (20x) usually comes down to three things: which models you want access to, how much you'll actually use, and what ecosystem you already live in.
- Pick ChatGPT Pro if you want gpt-5.4 or gpt-5.4-pro as your daily driver, or if Pro reasoning (o3-pro) matters to you.
- Pick Claude Max (20x) if you want claude-opus-4.7 or claude-sonnet-4.6, or if 20x Pro limits is closer to your workflow.
Still unsure? The Subscription vs API calculator tells you the break-even usage where pay-as-you-go API access would be cheaper than either subscription.