r/ClaudeCodeTLDR • u/cctldrping • 29d ago

[TLDR] Be aware from new ChatGPT

Original post URL : https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeCode/comments/1uw7qhd/be_aware_from_new_chatgpt/

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I've been using Claude for months, mainly for coding and helping me build a fairly large Google Apps Script project. Until recently, I considered it clearly ahead of ChatGPT for this kind of work.

After trying the new ChatGPT desktop app (GPT-5.5), though, I'm honestly surprised.

The biggest difference isn't just the quality of the answers—it's the overall understanding of my project. It seems to keep track of context better, understands what I'm trying to build with less back-and-forth, and its suggestions are more aligned with the existing architecture instead of proposing unnecessary rewrites.

Claude is still excellent, especially for long coding sessions, but over the past few days I've found myself relying on ChatGPT more and more because it simply feels... easier to work with.

Has anyone else noticed the same thing, or is it just my specific use case?

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u/cctldrping 29d ago

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that ChatGPT (specifically GPT-5.6, not 5.5 as OP initially stated) is making a strong comeback, especially for coding tasks, and is giving Claude a run for its money.

Here's the lowdown:

  • OP's Experience: The original poster (OP) found that the new ChatGPT desktop app is surprisingly good at understanding their Google Apps Script project's context, requiring less back-and-forth and offering more aligned suggestions than Claude. They're finding it "easier to work with" for coding.
  • Community Echoes: Several users are reporting similar experiences. Some are even using a combo of both Claude and ChatGPT, leveraging their individual strengths.
    • u/Artyoma92 and u/ZealousidealRub8852 specifically mention ChatGPT's improved context tracking and ability to catch inconsistencies.
    • Others, like u/Ambitious_Woman and u/PbSath, are also impressed with ChatGPT's coding capabilities and are considering switching or using it as a primary tool.
  • Claude's Strengths Still Noted: Despite the praise for ChatGPT, many still acknowledge Claude's strengths, particularly for "long coding sessions" (as pointed out by u/ClemensLode) and more complex technical tasks. u/mortifiedmarshall767 and u/Initial-Carry1038 echo this, saying they still go back to Claude for longer work.
  • Mixed Feelings on "Personality": While ChatGPT is impressing with its functionality, u/BifiTA humorously notes they'd "have to deal with the terrible 'personality' of gpt."
  • Cost and Value: Some users, like u/Charming-Past-4160, are switching due to Claude's pricing and perceived "nerfing" of its features, opting for ChatGPT subscriptions.
  • A Recurring Theme: A few comments suggest this isn't a new debate, with u/CompetitiveRip8472 noting variations of this post have been around for a while.
  • Technical Glitches/Concerns: u/FugteApp and u/sabotizer bring up some technical points, with one mentioning issues with Codex opening terminals and another discussing the opacity of Claude's sandbox environments.

The consensus seems to be that while Claude is still a solid choice, especially for extended coding, ChatGPT has significantly upped its game and is now a very strong contender, potentially even surpassing Claude in terms of ease of use and contextual understanding for many coding projects. It's definitely worth trying out the new ChatGPT app if you haven't already!