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ChatGPT Classic vs Claude
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ChatGPT Classic
6.0OpenAI's previous ChatGPT desktop app
Claude
8.0Anthropic's official Claude AI desktop app
| Metric | ChatGPT Classic | Claude |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 963 | 16.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 3.5K | 56.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 3.5K | 210.9K |
| Version | 1.2026.184,1784145287 | 1.40609.0,f65e386db0db64c8f8b39950e25adb11f5f5e3f3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 76.2K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 6.2K |
| Open Issues | — | 5.9K |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 12, 2026 | Oct 31, 2024 |
Reviews
ChatGPT Classic
ChatGPT Classic offers OpenAI's previous version of ChatGPT as a desktop app, appealing to users seeking a more reliable or familiar experience. It provides a local interface for interacting with the language model, benefiting those who prefer consistency over newer features.
Provides a desktop interface for interacting with OpenAI's ChatGPT language model.
Pros
- + Familiar interface for ChatGPT users
- + Potential for better performance or features compared to newer versions
- + Reliable option for consistent experience
Cons
- - Limited adoption and community support
- - May lack newer features or improvements
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