Why Claude is the Super Smart AI Alternative to ChatGPT That's Becoming Obsolete

ChatGPT is still the AI chatbot of choice for many, but it's not the only option. If you're looking for something new, Claude is a perfect alternative for any type of project.

6. Better initial prompt

ChatGPT sometimes gives you initial prompts. You'll often see these when using Custom GPT, ChatGPT's least-intended feature . These prompts are great for generating ideas when you're not in a clear head, and can often trigger follow-up thoughts and additional prompts.

However, while ChatGPT does a good job of this over Custom GPT, it doesn't do it great. You often don't get some initial prompts when starting a new conversation, which can be annoying if you're trying to spark ideas. This is one area where even Copilot does a better job than ChatGPT.

Claude offers a variety of prompts at the start of each conversation. What's even more helpful is that it categorizes these prompts into different categories. For example, you can choose Claude, which offers a number of specialized topics like "Explore new perspectives."

When using Claude, you'll also find a "Life stuff" section . Here, you can ask about morning tips, party plans, and more.

5. The answer is easier to understand

ChatGPT is great at providing detailed answers. For example, people love the Deep Research feature. Even with basic conversations, you can get a lot of detailed information just by asking the tool to give you outline answers.

However, while I like the level of detail that ChatGPT can provide in responses, I sometimes dislike the way it lays out the information. Many people like to see the content in a table format, but some of the responses can be a bit messy. As a result, it can be difficult to follow at times.

Claude, on the other hand, often presents his answers in an easy-to-understand format. This makes them much easier to follow; as a result, you get a clearer picture.

4. Powerful text customization features

While ChatGPT is great in many ways, writing isn't one of them. Even ChatGPT's newer models aren't as compelling as their marketing messages try to make them out to be. ChatGPT Canvas is a great tool to work with, but at the same time, the customization features aren't as good as other AI tools.

Claude has a lot of great tools for writing. For example, you can change the font style. In addition to the preset options like Brief, Explain, and Formal, you can create and edit your own font styles. These options are quite similar to the instructions in ChatGPT, but a little clearer.

Writing with Claude is also great because you can choose from built-in suggestions. It has content editing options and can also develop content calendars and guides.

Claude is a great tool for sketching out ideas. You should use it instead of ChatGPT almost every time.

3. Beautiful interface & better interface customization

ChatGPT's interface has certainly improved since the app's early versions. Projects, for example, is a must-have feature. But at the same time, it still lacks in areas that other AI tools, namely Claude, don't have.

Aside from Projects, ChatGPT doesn't offer much in the way of interface customization. This has been one of the biggest frustrations of using the app over the years. That's why many people are happy to start using Claude for this reason.

Sure, Claude lacks the Projects style feature (which the tool should add). But in terms of interface customization, it's great. For example, you can choose from a variety of fonts.

Overall, the colors in Claude's interface - and its overall design - work much better than ChatGPT. ChatGPT feels a bit utilitarian, whereas Claude is actually fun to use.

2. GitHub Integration

Programming is one of the most common reasons people use Claude, and it is better suited for this purpose than ChatGPT. Basically, you have the option to choose a prompt and code in Claude Artifacts. However, it also integrates with GitHub.

With GitHub integration, you can connect your repositories to the app. You just select the repositories you want to add before importing them into Claude. This makes it much easier to meet all your development needs.

1. Ability to bulk delete conversations

Projects certainly help clean up the ChatGPT interface, but it's a shame that you can't delete chats in bulk. Deleting chats is a pain, and as a result, non-Project chats tend to get forgotten long after you no longer need them.

Deleting chats in bulk is the easiest way to solve this problem, which is why it's frustrating that ChatGPT doesn't have this feature yet. On the contrary, Claude fulfills this need. All you have to do is check the box next to each discussion and select Delete Selected when you want to delete them.

Despite its many benefits, ChatGPT still falls short in a few areas compared to Claude. The lack of a bulk delete option is one reason, but people also wish ChatGPT had better prompts and more understandable chats.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 12 July 2025