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ChatGLM vs Claude
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ChatGLM
7.0Desktop client for the ChatGLM AI chatbot
Claude
8.0Anthropic's official Claude AI desktop app
| Metric | ChatGLM | Claude |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 20 | 20.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 47 | 71.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 135 | 191.6K |
| Version | 1.1.7 | 1.18286.0,259c3fc2a647e4222ca15e99bba9b2649f31f051 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 41.2K | 76.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 5.2K | 6.2K |
| Open Issues | 605 | 5.9K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | — |
| Language | Python | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 19, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 |
Reviews
ChatGLM
ChatGLM offers a desktop interface for interacting with an open-source, bilingual AI chatbot developed by Tsinghua University. It provides an alternative to ChatGPT, especially appealing to those interested in open-source solutions and bilingual support.
Provides a desktop interface for interacting with the ChatGLM AI chatbot.
Pros
- + Open-source and community-driven.
- + Supports bilingual conversations.
- + Integration with Homebrew for easy installation.
Cons
- - Known macOS compatibility issues.
- - Limited external community discussion.
Claude
Claude is Anthropic's AI desktop app designed for developers, offering natural language interaction in the terminal to automate coding tasks and improve efficiency.
Claude acts as an AI assistant within the terminal, helping with coding tasks through natural language commands.
Pros
- + Seamless terminal integration for developers
- + Natural language interaction for coding tasks
- + Automates routine coding and git workflows
Cons
- - Usage limits on the Max subscription
- - Terminal scrolling issues during interaction