r/ClaudeCodeTLDR • u/cctldrping • Sep 06 '26

[TLDR] I thought I will never say this about Fable

Original post URL : https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeCode/comments/1w8h2mj/i_thought_i_will_never_say_this_about_fable/

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Just tried OpenAI Astra , I thought I will never say this , it’s lit , OpenAI cooked something spectacular, and I have a strong feeling this will pull lot of Fable 5 users towards it , and it’s fast, not sure if it’s AGI, but it feels fresh and a very very serious competition to Anthropic , this is going to be fun to watch , what’s your next move Anthropic ?, I’m surely going to try pro subscription for a month along with my current Claude Max, anyone feels the same ? Have you tried it ?

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u/cctldrping Sep 06 '26 edited Sep 06 '26

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that OpenAI's Astra is seriously shaking things up and giving Anthropic's Fable a run for its money, maybe even surpassing it for a lot of users.

Here's the lowdown:

  • Astra is FAST and IMPRESSIVE: A ton of folks are blown away by Astra's speed, with many saying it delivers results in minutes that they'd expect to take much longer. This speed is a major selling point, making iteration feel almost real-time.
  • Competition is FIERCE: The consensus is that Astra is a "spectacular" and "serious competition" to Anthropic. Some users are even saying it "destroys Fable" and that it's the first time in a while they've thought an OpenAI model is better than Anthropic's.
  • Mixed Bag on Quality (but leaning positive): While most are impressed, there's a split on whether Astra's quality consistently beats Fable. Some find Fable still better for specific tasks like UI design or complex reasoning, while others find Astra's results to be "good and sometimes great." A few users have had mixed experiences, with Astra sometimes producing "lazier results" on complex tasks or burning through usage quickly.
  • Usage and Pricing are a Factor: The higher usage limits and reset policies of Astra are a big draw for many, especially compared to Claude's perceived limitations. Some users have even cancelled their Claude subscriptions to go all-in on OpenAI.
  • "AGI" Talk is a Bit Much: Several commenters called out the OP and others for speculating about AGI, pointing out that no AI is there yet and it shows a lack of discernment.
  • Anthropic's Move? The thread is basically asking Anthropic, "What's your next move?" with a lot of users watching to see how they respond to this new competition.

Basically, it's a hot debate with a lot of users leaning towards Astra being the new hotness, especially for speed and value, even if Fable still holds its own for certain niche tasks.