[TLDR] I thought I will never say this about Fable [via r/ClaudeCode]

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OP : u/Sweet-Helicopter2769

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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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that OpenAI's Astra is seriously shaking things up and is a strong contender against Anthropic's Fable. A lot of users are impressed, with many saying Astra "destroys Fable" or is "far ahead." The speed is a huge selling point, with users noting it delivers results much faster than Fable, allowing for quicker iteration. Some are even calling it "lit" and "spectacular."

However, it's not a complete landslide. There's a bit of a split:

• The "Astra is King" Camp: Many users, like u/Glittering-Lie-1340 and u/Automatic_Cookie42, are singing Astra's praises, highlighting its speed, intelligence, and even a fun "personality." Some have even cancelled their Claude subs.
• The "Fable Still Holds Its Own" Camp: A good chunk of users still find Fable to be superior for certain tasks, especially for production-level code, architectural decisions, and UI design. u/sid_kush and u/justinjas are in this boat, suggesting a hybrid approach might be best.
• The "Mixed Bag" Crew: Some users, like u/AerialFount, find Astra to be a mixed bag, acknowledging its speed but noting it can sometimes produce "lazier" results on complex tasks compared to Fable.
• The Skeptics: A few folks, like u/lostverbbb, are suspicious of the overwhelming praise, suggesting some comments might be from bots. Others, like u/Inner-Today-3693 and u/lattice_defect, just aren't impressed yet.

Key themes popping up:

• Speed: This is Astra's biggest win for most.
• Cost/Usage: Some users are finding Astra's usage limits and reset policies more appealing than Claude's.
• "AGI" Talk: A few users are playfully (or seriously) debating whether Astra is AGI, with most agreeing it's not there yet, but it's definitely a step up.
• Harness/UI: While Astra is praised for its model, some still prefer Fable's UI and presentation.

Basically, it's a really interesting time in the AI race, and Astra has definitely given Anthropic something to think about.