Switching from Claude to ChatGPT

Recently, I switched from Claude to ChatGPT. In this post, I want to share a bit about why I made the move, and how the experience feels so far.

I really liked Claude

To be fair, I enjoyed using Claude a lot. I used Claude Code quite often—it helped me quickly prototype features and explore new ideas. Most of the time I relied on it for coding tasks, and sometimes for writing or brainstorming.

In fact, I even wrote two posts about my experience with Claude:

• Claude Code & Tidewave: AI Development Experience
• Claude Code & Hooks: Automation Guide

So it’s not like I didn’t value Claude—I really did.

Why I switched

Still, after a while, I found myself leaning more toward ChatGPT. Here’s why:

• The native app : ChatGPT has an official desktop app that feels smooth and lightweight. Claude’s app, on the other hand, is Electron-based, which never felt as good to me.
• Limits : Claude Code hit its usage limit pretty often. With ChatGPT (especially using Codex), I don’t run into this problem as much.
• Beyond coding : While Claude is strong for coding, ChatGPT feels more versatile in everything else—writing, explaining concepts, helping me structure ideas, and even casual use.

And about coding specifically: Claude Code works, but sometimes the generated code feels a bit off—like it’s correct, but not quite my style. These days I tend to use both Claude and ChatGPT more as “coding inspiration,” and then I write the final code myself.

Wrapping up

I don’t think switching means one is simply “better” than the other. Both Claude and ChatGPT have their strengths. But for my daily use—writing, coding, and running my blog—ChatGPT just feels like a better fit right now.

That’s where I’ll stay for the moment, though I’ll keep an eye on how Claude evolves. After all, the AI space changes fast, and who knows—I might switch again someday.