Comparisons
ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini: which should you pick?
Three large models, three different strengths. An honest comparison with no affiliate links — including who each one is wrong for.
Short answer: if you have to pick one for everyday work, start with ChatGPT. If you work with long documents or code, take Claude. If you already live inside Google Workspace, Gemini has the least friction.
The long answer is below.
At a glance#
| ChatGPT | Claude | Gemini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maker | OpenAI | Anthropic | |
| Strength | the widest toolset | long text, code, tone | Google integration |
| Estonian | good | good | good |
| Free tier | yes | yes | yes |
| Typical paid price | ~$20/month | ~$20/month | ~$20/month |
Prices and model names change quickly — check before you buy.
Estonian#
All three handle Estonian at a level that would have seemed impossible three years ago. The differences are small, and more a matter of style than correctness.
More important than the choice of model: Estonian costs more tokens than English — roughly 1.44×. That applies to all three, and it affects both the bill and how much conversation fits in memory.
Who ChatGPT is for#
If you do not know where to start, start here. The most features in one place: images, voice, file analysis, custom assistants. Also the largest user base, which means somebody has already written a guide for whatever you are stuck on.
Not for you if you need very long context, or if it bothers you that free-tier conversations are used for training by default.
Who Claude is for#
Long documents, contracts, codebases. It writes more natural prose and is more willing to say "I don't know", which is a meaningful reliability property.
Not for you if you want an image generator and voice chat in the same window.
Who Gemini is for#
If your company runs Google Workspace, Gemini is already inside Docs and Gmail. Lower friction often outweighs subtle quality differences.
Not for you if you work outside the Google ecosystem — the main advantage disappears.
What to actually do#
Take one real task you have to do this week anyway. Give it to all three. See whose answer you edit least. That is your answer, and it is more reliable than any comparison table, including this one.