AI Tools Complete Professional Comparison
Compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot across features, performance, pricing and real-world use cases. Numbers are indicative and for educational purposes only.
Best overall
ChatGPT
General-purpose usage
Best for long docs
Claude
Long documents & context
Fast & connected
Gemini
Search & Google ecosystem
Best for coding
Copilot
Developer & IDE workflows
1. General Overview
Tool summary table
High-level view of purpose, quality and main strengths.
| Tool | Main Features | Pricing | Quality | Speed | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Text generation, reasoning, analysis | Free / Plus / Team | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Natural dialogue, strong reasoning |
| Claude | Long text processing, analysis | Paid | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | Accurate long-document handling |
| Gemini | Multimodal, Google Search integration | Free / Premium | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | Very fast responses & search link |
| Copilot | Coding, Microsoft integration | Free / Pro | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Excellent for development workflows |
2. Model Performance
Performance breakdown
Percentages reflect relative strength across categories.
| Tool | Accuracy | Reasoning | Creativity | Coding | Multimodal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 95% | 96% | 94% | 93% | Yes |
| Claude | 93% | 94% | 89% | 91% | Partial |
| Gemini | 92% | 89% | 95% | 88% | Yes |
| Copilot | 88% | 82% | 78% | 96% | No |
3. Pricing Overview
Plans & costs
Rough monthly pricing and API billing model.
| Tool | Free Plan | Paid Plan | Monthly Cost (approx.) | API Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Yes | Plus / Team | $20–$25 | Paid per token |
| Claude | Limited | Pro | ≈$20 | Paid per token |
| Gemini | Yes | Advanced | ≈$19.99 | Paid per token |
| Copilot | Yes | Pro | ≈$10 | Paid per token |
4. Feature Matrix
Capability availability
Simple yes / no overview for core features.
| Feature | ChatGPT | Claude | Gemini | Copilot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web browsing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Image generation | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Code generation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Multimodal input | ✔ | Partial | ✔ | ✖ |
5. Recommended Use Cases
Best tool by scenario
Use this as a starting point, not a strict rule.
| Use case | Best tool | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Chat & general conversation | ChatGPT | Very natural dialogue and versatile answers |
| Long document work | Claude | Focused on long-context reading and analysis |
| Fast, real-time search | Gemini | Strong integration with Google ecosystem |
| Coding assistance | Copilot | Deep IDE integration and developer tooling |
Visual Performance Comparison
Radar chart showing relative scores across accuracy, reasoning, creativity,
coding and speed.