I’ve canceled my ChatGPT Plus subscription

and purchased something else

Author

Iwo Szapar
July 22, 2024

Aloha friends,

Before we dive into today’s topic, you might’ve seen that my recent LinkedIn post (powered by our friends at Skuad, featuring a checklist on creating the best employee experiences), sparked an incredible discussion - with 95 comments and counting! 🧠

We've received so many valuable insights that we're expanding our original checklist. 

Share your favorite employee experience hack in the comments and get featured in our newsletter (31,500+ subscribers) when we share an expanded checklist.

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☠️ I’ve been paying for ChatGPT Plus for 535 days…

Now, it’s over.

Instead, I now pay $20 / month for Claude - Sonnet 3.5.

Let me break it down for you and show you why I made this switch.

Before we jump into the side-by-side comparison, let's explore some key features that set Claude apart:

  1. Artifacts: This game-changing feature allows for real-time visualization of code outputs, data analysis, and even interactive elements directly in the chat interface. Unlike ChatGPT's more limited code interpretation, Artifacts provides a full-fledged development environment within the chat.

  2. Projects: While similar to ChatGPT's custom GPTs, Claude's Projects feature offers a more robust and flexible system for creating specialized versions of the AI. It allows for larger context windows and more complex instructions, making it superior for recurring tasks or specialized domains.

  3. Enhanced Editing and Writing: Many users, myself included, find Claude's text editing capabilities to be more nuanced and "human-like" compared to ChatGPT's sometimes generic suggestions.

  4. Expanded Context Window: Claude's ability to process up to 200,000 tokens in a single interaction far outstrips ChatGPT-4o's 32,000 token limit. This is a massive advantage for tasks involving long documents or complex analyses.

  5. Ethical Design: Claude is built with stronger ethical constraints, potentially reducing the risk of misuse compared to other AI models.

Here is how these two AI powerhouses stack up against each other:

🤩 Top 10 Use-Cases for Claude's Unique Features

Here are some ways to leverage Claude's standout features - feel free to reply to this email and share your use cases.

  1. Interactive Code Development (Artifacts)

    • Create and debug code in real-time, with instant visual feedback.

    • Perfect for prototyping or teaching programming concepts.

  2. Data Visualization on the Fly (Artifacts)

    • Generate charts and graphs from raw data without leaving the chat interface.

    • Ideal for quick data analysis and presentation prep.

  3. Custom AI Research Assistant (Projects)

    • Create a Project tailored to your field of study, loaded with relevant papers and methodologies.

    • Streamline literature reviews and hypothesis generation.

  4. Personal Writing Coach (Projects + Artifacts)

    • Develop a Project that understands your writing style and genre preferences.

    • Use Artifacts to visualize writing improvements in real-time.

  5. Interactive Learning Modules (Artifacts)

    • Create educational content with interactive elements like quizzes or simple games.

    • Great for educators or anyone developing e-learning materials.

  6. Long-Form Content Analysis (Expanded Context Window)

    • Analyze entire books or lengthy research papers in a single interaction.

    • Extract key themes, generate summaries, or create study guides.

  7. Complex Legal Document Review (Projects + Expanded Context Window)

    • Develop a Project specialized in legal terminology and precedents.

    • Review lengthy contracts or legal documents with ease.

  8. Multilingual Content Creation (Projects)

    • Set up Projects for different languages or markets.

    • Streamline localization efforts for global content strategies.

  9. Ethical AI Development Framework (Projects)

    • Create a Project focused on ethical AI principles and best practices.

    • Use it as a sounding board for responsible AI development.

  10. Interactive Storytelling (Artifacts)

    • Develop branching narratives or text-based adventures.

    • Great for writers exploring interactive fiction or game developers prototyping story elements.

😎 Wrap up

These use cases just scratch the surface of what's possible with Claude's unique features. The combination of Artifacts, Projects, and the expanded context window opens up a world of possibilities for creative problem-solving and innovation that surpasses what's currently possible with ChatGPT-4o.

While ChatGPT-4o remains a powerful LLM, my switch to Claude has significantly boosted my productivity and better structured my work with AI. The ability to visualize data, execute code, and work with massive amounts of text in a single interaction has been transformative for my workflow.

I encourage you to explore Claude's capabilities and see how they might enhance your own projects and processes. Remember, the key to getting the most out of any AI tool is experimentation and creative thinking!

Stay curious and keep innovating,

Iwo

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