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User criticizes Claude for wordy responses compared to GPT

A user paying for both Claude and GPT models finds Claude's responses to be excessively verbose and lacking conciseness, even when using advanced models like Opus 4.8, Opus 5, and Fable 5.1. Despite attempts to use tricks like ELI5 and adjusting memory, the user has not achieved consistent, concise outputs from Claude. In contrast, the user praises GPT for its ability to provide direct and well-formatted responses with minimal fluff, even for complex prompts. AI

IMPACT Highlights user preference for concise AI outputs, potentially influencing model development.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece comparing two AI models.

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User criticizes Claude for wordy responses compared to GPT

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  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 Nederlands(NL) · /u/Far_Designer2131 ·

    Claude's responses are just word vomit

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>So I pay for both claude and GPT $200/mo plans. So I get my fair use out of both to say the least. What I cannot figure out is how to get Claude to CONSISTENTLY respond in a manner that is concise and not wordy. I mostly use Opus 4.8, Opus 5, Fab…