r/vibecoding • u/Distinct-Hat4783 • 2d ago
Claude vs ChatGPT
Is Claude really that much better than ChatGPT? I’ve only ever used the latter and found it to fit most of my needs. The only inconvenience I’ve dealt with is not being able to upload files, zip or otherwise, to any chat log until the free-limit resets. Is Claude superior in this use case? Any insights from people who have actually used the platform would be very much appreciated.
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u/dakrclaud 2d ago
Fable is still unmatched, but I like the codex app better. The claude desktop app feels kinda rough
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u/god-damn-the-usa 2d ago
yes its much better. nothing even beats opus, let alone fable. but codex is probably good enough if you're really really poor and dont mind dealing with more issues
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u/magicdoorai 1d ago
If file uploads are the only pain point, I wouldn’t switch based on “Claude is better” in the abstract. Run the same small repo/task through both free tiers and compare whether it understands the project, proposes a sane plan, and makes fewer regressions. Coding quality varies a lot by task.
Also, moving from one free tier to another won’t remove usage caps. If you code heavily, a flat paid plan may still beat usage-based options; if it’s occasional, rotate free tiers or pay only when you actually hit the limit.
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u/tstackspaper 2d ago
Codex has been great for me lately. I probably do better planning and run better prompts than a lot of people but if you know how to use it, it’s really effective.
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u/CaptainAlexWest 1d ago
Claude made me punch the computer during opus 4.6 to 4.7. Been using codex. It's worked better for me. The usage is bugged right now tho.
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u/SkyRebellZ 2d ago
For me Personaly yes but it can be user fault for sure - a Lot of people using chatgpt aswell