In today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape, two names stand out in the realm of conversational assistants—Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Although both are built on large language models, they diverge sharply in design philosophy, technical implementation, safety protocols, and real‑world performance. This article examines their fundamental differences, reviews benchmark results, and outlines use case recommendations, providing a forward‑looking analysis for decision‑makers and developers alike.