# ChatGPT and Codex vs Claude and Claude Code

Page: https://betterapps.site/compare/chatgpt-codex-vs-claude
Site: Better Apps, run by Kerry Morrison of BetterStory
Is Claude or ChatGPT the better paid assistant for marketing work?
Facts only. Kerry has not reviewed both tools yet.


## Short answer

ChatGPT and Codex: Free plan. Go $8 per month. Plus $20 per month. Claude and Claude Code: Free plan. Pro $20 per month.

| Detail | ChatGPT and Codex | Claude and Claude Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Headline price | Free plan. Go $8 per month. Plus $20 per month | Free plan. Pro $20 per month |
| Cost of the lowest paid plan a month for a team of 5 | $40 on Go | $100 on Pro |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Best for | Marketers who want a general assistant for writing, images, and research. Developers who want a coding agent tied to a chat subscription. Teams that need SSO and admin controls through Business or Enterprise | Marketers and teams that want one assistant for writing, research, and files. Developers and technical marketers who want a coding agent. Teams that need SSO, admin controls, and no training on their content |
| Skip it if | Teams that want a fixed bill, since heavy use may need extra credits. API-key users who want cloud features, since those do not include GitHub review or Slack | Buyers who want fixed API costs, since API use is billed per token. Heavy daily users on the Free plan, since usage is limited and Claude Code is not included |
| Price checked | November 5, 2026 | November 5, 2026 |

## What each tool is

### ChatGPT and Codex

ChatGPT is OpenAI's AI chatbot. The site describes it as an AI chatbot for everyday use. Users can chat, create images, upload files, run deep research, and use voice. Codex is the coding agent inside ChatGPT plans. It runs on the web, in a CLI, in IDE extensions, and on iOS. Plus and above add cloud features such as automatic code review and Slack. Plans include Free, Go, Plus, and Pro for individuals. Business and Enterprise plans add admin controls, SAML SSO, and larger cloud machines. Anyone can also use Codex with an API key billed at standard API rates.

### Claude and Claude Code

Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant. The product page says users hand it a task and it produces editable files such as documents, spreadsheets, and slides. It runs on web, desktop, and mobile. It can search the web, use connectors for apps like Slack, Gmail, and Google Drive, and run scheduled tasks. Claude Code is the coding product. It works in the terminal, in VS Code and JetBrains, in the browser, and in Slack. It reads a codebase, edits files, runs commands, and opens pull requests. Individual plans are Free, Pro, Max, and Ultra. Team and Enterprise plans add admin controls. The API is billed by usage.

## Jobs each tool covers

### ChatGPT and Codex

- Chat, write, and brainstorm
- Research with deep research
- Create images
- Delegate coding tasks to Codex

### Claude and Claude Code

- Draft and edit documents, spreadsheets, and slides
- Research and summarize
- Run multistep tasks with connected apps
- Write and ship code with an agent

Integrations both list: Slack.

Listed only for ChatGPT and Codex: GitHub, IDE extension, CLI, SDK. Listed only for Claude and Claude Code: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, VS Code, JetBrains.

## Every plan on file

Prices checked November 5, 2026. Vendors count different things, such as people, channels, workflow runs or credits, so a lower headline price does not always mean a lower bill.

### ChatGPT and Codex plans

| Plan | List price | What to know |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free | $0 | Limited Codex access in the desktop app. |
| Go | $8 per month | Lightweight coding tasks in the desktop app. |
| Plus | $20 per month (per month) | Codex on web, CLI, IDE extension, and iOS. Extra credits can be bought after the limit. |
| Pro | From $100 per month | Plans at $100, $200, or $500 per month. Enterprise has no public price. |

### Claude and Claude Code plans

| Plan | List price | What to know |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free | $0 | Limited usage. Claude Code is not included. |
| Pro | $20 per month, or $17 per month billed annually | Per user. Includes Claude Code. |
| Team Standard seat | $25 per seat per month, or $20 billed annually | Per seat. Includes Claude Code and up to $500 per month in pooled API credits. A Premium seat costs $125 monthly or $100 annually. |
| Max | $100 per month | Per user. 5x Pro usage. Ultra costs $200 per month. Enterprise is listed at $20 per seat with a 20-seat minimum, and usage is billed separately. |

### What ChatGPT and Codex costs for a team

Monthly list price at monthly billing. Per-channel plans count channels, not people.

| Plan | Priced per | 1 person | 3 people | 5 people | 10 people |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Go | person | $8 | $24 | $40 | $80 |
| Plus | person | $20 | $60 | $100 | $200 |
| Pro | person | $100 | $300 | $500 | $1,000 |

### What Claude and Claude Code costs for a team

Monthly list price at monthly billing. Per-channel plans count channels, not people.

| Plan | Priced per | 1 person | 3 people | 5 people | 10 people |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | person | $20 | $60 | $100 | $200 |
| Team Standard seat | person | $25 | $75 | $125 | $250 |
| Max | person | $100 | $300 | $500 | $1,000 |

## Who each one fits, from the vendor facts

These points follow from what each vendor says it offers and charges. They are not a review.

### Pick ChatGPT and Codex if

- Marketers who want a general assistant for writing, images, and research
- Developers who want a coding agent tied to a chat subscription
- Teams that need SSO and admin controls through Business or Enterprise

### Skip ChatGPT and Codex if

- Teams that want a fixed bill, since heavy use may need extra credits
- API-key users who want cloud features, since those do not include GitHub review or Slack

### Pick Claude and Claude Code if

- Marketers and teams that want one assistant for writing, research, and files
- Developers and technical marketers who want a coding agent
- Teams that need SSO, admin controls, and no training on their content

### Skip Claude and Claude Code if

- Buyers who want fixed API costs, since API use is billed per token
- Heavy daily users on the Free plan, since usage is limited and Claude Code is not included

## Five checks before you pay for either

1. Count what each tool bills on, then price both tools on your own numbers.
2. Check the billing basis. Annual billing is often cheaper than monthly.
3. Run the free plan or trial first when one exists. ChatGPT and Codex: no confirmed trial. Claude and Claude Code: no confirmed trial.
4. Read the limits on the plan you plan to buy.
5. Decide how you would leave. Look for data export and cancellation terms first.

Full pages: https://betterapps.site/tools/chatgpt-codex and https://betterapps.site/tools/claude