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Live data · updated 2026-10-30 10:03 · sources: LMArena + OpenRouter
Right now: Claude leads on quality (1509 vs 1485 arena). Claude Sonnet 4.6 is the smarter buy when budget matters.
| Dimension | Claude (Claude Opus 5.5 (High)) | GPT (GPT-5.6 Sol (xHigh)) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena rating (live) | 1509 (Claude Opus 5.5 (High)) | 1485 (GPT-5.6 Sol (xHigh)) | Claude |
| Models in top 10 | 6 | 0 | Claude |
| Context window | 1M | — | — |
| Flagship output $/1M | $20 | $20 | Tie |
| Best value pick | Claude Sonnet 4.6 ($7.5) | GPT-6.1 Sol (Max) ($10) | Claude |
Code quality is your top priority — Anthropic currently holds 6 of the top-10 arena spots, and the Claude family is consistently strong on frontend/UI generation.
You want the broader ecosystem and a lower flagship price — GPT's best-value option (GPT-6.1 Sol (Max)) undercuts Claude's flagship on output price while staying near the top of the board.