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Side-by-side comparison · AI Assistants & LLMs

Artificial Analysis vs ChatGPT

Everything that matters when choosing between them, in one place: our rating, what each can do, what they cost, and the trade-offs.

Artificial Analysis

4.3

Free to start

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ChatGPT

4.3

From $8/mo

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At a glance

Artificial Analysis4.3
Best value

Pick it if: Anyone choosing an AI model or tool who wants independent numbers on quality, speed and price before paying.

ChatGPT4.3
Easiest to use

Pick it if: Anyone who wants one general-purpose assistant that handles most everyday jobs.

Overview

AttributeArtificial AnalysisChatGPT
In one lineFree, independent scores for how smart, fast and cheap each AI model is.OpenAI's all-rounder: chat, images, voice, web search and agents in one app.
Pricing modelFreeFreemium
Starting priceFree$8/mo
Free plan Yes Yes
Works with Claude Code Yes No

Rating breakdown

Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.

AttributeArtificial AnalysisChatGPT
Overall rating4.34.3
Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.
3.5
4.5
FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together.
4.0
5.0
Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them.
4.5
4.0
Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan.
5.0
4.0
Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over.
4.5
4.0

Feature comparison

A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.

AttributeArtificial AnalysisChatGPT
Access & platform
Free plan Yes Yes
Mobile app No Yes
Desktop app No Yes
Browser extension No Yes
API access Yes Yes
Teams & business
Team workspace No Yes
Enterprise plan or SSO No Yes
Connects to other apps No Yes
Open source or self-hosted No No
AI abilities
Works with your files No Yes
Understands images– Yes
Makes images No Yes
Makes video No No
Writes code No Yes
Runs agents or automations No Yes
Learns your brand or style– Yes
Works in many languages– Yes
Capabilities score2/ 1715/ 17

Pricing

Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.

AttributeArtificial AnalysisChatGPT
Plans

FreeOur pick

Free

Everyone choosing between AI models.

Free

Free

Trying it out and everyday questions.

Commercial

Custom

Companies that need deeper data or custom testing.

Go

$8/mo

Casual users who hit the free limits.

PlusOur pick

$20/mo

Anyone using it most days for work.

Pro

From $100/mo

Heavy users and people living in Codex.

Business

See website

Teams from 2 people up.

Which plan to pickUse the free site. The paid data and custom testing are for AI companies and large businesses comparing models at scale.The free plan is now good enough to use properly, so stay on it until the image, voice or research limits annoy you. Plus is the sensible upgrade. Only look at Pro if you run Codex or deep research all day, and read the current tier details first: Pro 200 now comes with a smaller allowance than it did before 29 September.

Key features

AttributeArtificial AnalysisChatGPT
Standout features
  • Intelligence Index
  • Speed and cost
  • Media arenas
  • Coding agent index
  • Model Recommender
  • Free API
  • Image generation and editing
  • Voice mode
  • Deep research
  • ChatGPT Work
  • Plugins and connectors
  • Codex and Sites

Pros and cons

AttributeArtificial AnalysisChatGPT
Pros
  • Free and independent
  • Covers text, image, video, speech and coding agents
  • Shows speed and price, not just quality
  • Updated quickly when new models launch
  • Free API for the data
  • The widest set of built-in tools of any assistant
  • Free plan includes unlimited text chat with GPT-6 Luna
  • Image generation and voice mode are the best in the category
  • Huge ecosystem of plugins, connectors and guides
  • One subscription covers the Codex coding agent too
Cons
  • A reference site you check, with nothing to do your work in
  • Test scores don't always match how a model handles your tasks
  • Dense charts take some getting used to
  • Writing sounds generic unless you work hard on the prompt
  • Plans and limits change often, and Pro now runs to $500 a month
  • Free and Go plans may show ads
  • It's confident when it's wrong, so check facts before you publish
  • Custom GPTs are being retired, so anything built on them needs moving to plugins

Who each one is for

AttributeArtificial AnalysisChatGPT
Best for
  • Checking which AI model is best right now
  • Comparing API prices and speeds
  • Picking an image, video or voice model
  • Seeing how a new model stacks up on launch day
  • Everyday questions and brainstorming
  • Making and editing images in the chat
  • Voice conversations on your phone
  • Quick research with web search
You'll find it used by
  • Developers
  • Founders
  • Journalists
  • AI enthusiasts
  • Investors
  • Marketers
  • Small business owners
  • Students
  • Developers

Questions people ask

Which is better, Artificial Analysis or ChatGPT?

They tie on our overall rating (Artificial Analysis 4.3/5 and ChatGPT 4.3/5). Artificial Analysis is best for checking which AI model is best right now and Comparing API prices and speeds. ChatGPT is best for everyday questions and brainstorming and making and editing images in the chat.

Which is cheaper, Artificial Analysis or ChatGPT?

Artificial Analysis: It's free to use. ChatGPT: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $8/mo.

Which is easier to use, Artificial Analysis or ChatGPT?

ChatGPT rates highest for ease of use in our scores. Anyone who wants one general-purpose assistant that handles most everyday jobs.

How we compare

Ratings are our own, from using each tool, across ease of use, features, output quality, value for money, speed & reliability.

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