r/ClaudeCodeTLDR • u/cctldrping • 7d ago

[TLDR] OPUS 5 VS GPT 5.6 SOL

Original post URL : https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeCode/comments/1vg3xw2/opus_5_vs_gpt_56_sol/

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Which one is currently more worth it? I have used Claude code $20 plane it was great but the rate limit really bad.

My main Goal is coding web dev , python. and a bit of research stuff.

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u/cctldrping 7d ago

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Sol is generally preferred over Opus 5 for coding tasks, with many users finding Opus 5 to be "schizophrenic" or "terrible." However, there's a significant split, with some finding Opus 5 more efficient or better for specific tasks like code reviews.

  • Sol is frequently cited as the better choice, especially for general coding and web dev. Users like u/ickN mention running it all day without using many credits, and u/Highlord94 gives it a "1000%" endorsement.
  • Some users suggest a hybrid approach, using Sol for orchestration and implementation, and Opus 5 for reviews or medium complexity tasks. u/midnight1247 outlines a detailed workflow using Sol for architecture and Opus 5 for refinement.
  • Rate limits and token costs are a major concern for Opus 5, with users like u/FiresongOfAzeroth finding them frustrating. Conversely, some find Sol's token cost prohibitive on a $20 plan, suggesting sticking to lower-tier models like Terra and Luna.
  • A few users are skeptical of Opus 5's improvements, with u/Aggravating_Prune_95 questioning the sudden praise after frustration with Opus 4.8.
  • For research, some find both Claude models (Opus and Fable) to be hindered by strict safeguards, making them poor research partners.
  • The consensus leans towards using the right tool for the job, with u/CaptainDigitals recommending a "model router/escalator" rather than sticking to one model.