ChatGPT Pro vs Claude Max (5x)
Claude Max (5x) is $100/mo cheaper · Updated 2026-04-17
ChatGPT Pro
openai$200/mo
Unlimited GPT-5.4, access to pro reasoning mode, Sora video
Full details →Claude Max (5x)
anthropic$100/mo
~5x Pro limits across all models, Opus 4.7 included
Full details →| Attribute | ChatGPT Pro | Claude Max (5x) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200/mo | $100/mo |
| Tier | power | power |
| 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 | ~5x Pro limits across all models, Opus 4.7 included |
| Feature count | 6 | 6 |
Only in ChatGPT Pro
- +Pro reasoning (o3-pro)
- +Sora video (unlimited)
- +advanced voice mode
- +extended context (196k)
- +operator agent
Only in Claude Max (5x)
- +5x Pro limits
- +Opus 4.7 flagship access
- +Claude Code
- +Projects
- +higher context windows
Which one should I pick?
Claude Max (5x) is $100/mo cheaper Picking between ChatGPT Pro and Claude Max (5x) 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 (5x) if you want claude-opus-4.7 or claude-sonnet-4.6, or if 5x 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.