Seven Features Claude Needs To Surpass ChatGPT
Many consider Claude to be the top alternative to ChatGPT, but it's still missing several important features that would allow it to truly dominate the space. Having used both AI tools extensively, it's clear that with a few key additions, Claude could easily become the superior platform.
7. Projects for Free Mode
The paid version of Claude includes a valuable 'Projects' feature for organizing chats, similar to what's offered in ChatGPT. This tool is fantastic for keeping conversations tidy and applying specific instructions for more tailored responses. For instance, the Projects feature in ChatGPT has significantly improved sidebar organization.
Unfortunately, Claude restricts this feature to paying users. While it's understandable for a business to monetize features, offering a limited version—perhaps one or two free Projects—could serve as a great trial and encourage more free users to upgrade. Without it, the Claude sidebar can become cluttered very quickly.
6. Custom GPT-Style Tools
ChatGPT's standout capability is its custom GPTs, which is arguably the platform's most underrated feature. These specialized AIs can be tailored for tasks like advanced research, creating workout plans, or analyzing data.
Claude currently lacks a direct equivalent. While features like 'Artifacts' and GitHub integration are useful for developers and writers, they don't offer the same conversational flexibility as custom GPTs. Introducing a similar tool would make Claude's responses even more precise and reduce the need for manual adjustments.
5. Enhanced Voice Modes
Claude offers a mobile voice mode that allows you to speak your prompts and hear AI-generated responses, which is useful for tasks like interview prep. However, its voice capabilities fall short when compared to the more advanced systems in rivals like ChatGPT and Gemini. These competitors provide a wider range of natural-sounding voices that make interactions feel more like a genuine conversation. While Claude will likely improve this over time, for now, users seeking a more immersive experience can explore the live voice and vision features in ChatGPT for a variety of applications.
4. Image Creation
The ability to generate images has become a key feature for AI chatbots. ChatGPT's image generation with DALL-E has improved significantly, moving past early issues with text and object rendering to produce high-quality visuals.
Gemini also includes an image generator. Claude, however, offers no image creation capabilities at all. This is a noticeable omission, especially for users who rely on Claude for brainstorming and would benefit from creating visual prototypes of their ideas.
3. Better Emotional Intelligence
Modern AI tools are increasingly adept at adopting a human-like tone, and ChatGPT's GPT-4o model is a prime example of this advancement, particularly in its emotional intelligence. It excels at maintaining a conversational flow and can even interpret the user's emotional state based on their writing style. Furthermore, it's more proactive than Claude in asking follow-up questions to provide a comprehensive answer. In contrast, Claude's responses can still feel robotic, which makes it less suitable for deep creative work or conceptualization until its conversational abilities are refined.
2. Better Memorization
While Claude learns from user interactions, its memory function is less developed than that of its competitors. ChatGPT, for example, continuously updates its memory throughout a conversation to provide more personalized and context-aware responses. Although this can occasionally require corrections, the feature is easy to manage.
Enhanced memorization would make Claude more intuitive and could be a compelling reason for users to switch from other platforms. If you're ever unsure which AI to use, a good strategy is to test the same prompt on different chatbots to compare their performance.
1. Expanded Multilingual Functionality
Claude supports several languages, including German, Portuguese, and different variations of Spanish, in addition to English.
Despite this, its language support is limited compared to other AI tools. For non-English speakers, getting accurate and nuanced responses can be challenging. While its multilingual capabilities will undoubtedly grow, for now, other platforms offer better support for a global user base.
Claude is a formidable AI chatbot with great potential. However, implementing even a few of these missing features—like free project organization or custom AI tools—would significantly enhance its value and position it as a true leader in the field.
