Comparison
Claude vs ChatGPT
Honest comparison for legal professionals
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Claude
General-purpose AI with powerful legal capabilities through prompting and customization
Flexible plan options
ChatGPT
General-purpose AI without legal-specific features
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Claude | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Review | ||
| Legal Research | ||
| Document Drafting | ||
| Deposition Prep | ||
| Custom Playbooks | ||
| API Access | ||
| Self-Hosted Option |
Claude Strengths
- Highly customizable with prompts and playbooks
- Fast setup without procurement delays
- Full API access for custom integrations
- Works across all practice areas
ChatGPT Strengths
- Large GPT marketplace with pre-built tools
- General-purpose AI capabilities
- Broad ecosystem availability
Choose Claude If...
- You want flexibility and customization
- Budget is a concern
- You need API access for integrations
- You work across multiple practice areas
Choose ChatGPT If...
General AI assistance for users already invested in OpenAI ecosystem
Avoid if: You need purpose-built legal features, local processing, or larger context windows for documents
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