Claude Fable 5.1 vs GPT-6 Astra
Claude Fable 5.1 leads overall, B- to C. GPT-6 Astra is about 1.8x cheaper per task. By suite, Claude Fable 5.1 takes real-world issues (B+ to D) and spec planning is even at C+. Take GPT-6 Astra anyway when you want the side that is cheaper per task and faster on real-world issues.Measured
Each agent graded on the same private suites, running headless through its own tools. Advantages are oriented so a win is a win, whichever way the metric runs.
Verdict: GPT-6 Astra vs Claude Fable 5.1
Claude Fable 5.1 leads overall, B- to C. By suite: Claude Fable 5.1 takes real-world issues, B+ to D (87% vs 43% capability); spec planning is even at C+ (71% vs 74% capability); vibe coding is even at C+ (74% vs 74% capability). Claude Fable 5.1 used 8% of Claude Max 5x's weekly limit per pass, $0.097 per task at the listed price. GPT-6 Astra used 22% of ChatGPT Plus's weekly limit per pass, $0.053 per task at the listed price; at the ~$100 tier the board defaults to that is an estimated ~4.4% of ChatGPT Pro 5x's weekly limit (est, about $0.053 per task). Per task, GPT-6 Astra is about 1.8x cheaper ($0.053 vs $0.097). GPT-6 Astra is faster on real-world issues: a median task takes 2m 13s against 3m 38s. Both finished every task on it. Reasons to pick GPT-6 Astra anyway: it is cheaper per task ($0.053 vs $0.097) and it is faster on real-world issues (2m 13s vs 3m 38s median).
Changed since W39: Claude Fable 5.1: real-world issues D+ to B+, real-world issues usage 7% to 5% of the weekly limit, spec planning usage 4% to 3% of the weekly limit, vibe coding C- to C+, vibe coding usage 0.6% to 0.4% of the weekly limit; GPT-6 Astra has one graded week under this version (W40).
| Dimension | Claude Fable 5.1 | GPT-6 Astra | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 87% | 43% | +43% (Claude Fable 5.1 leads) |
| Median task time | 3m 38s | 2m 13s | 1m 24s faster (GPT-6 Astra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.077 / task | $0.052 / task | $0.025 / task lower (GPT-6 Astra leads) |
Claude Fable 5.1: 64.0% of Claude Max 5x (64.0% / 5h, 5.0% / 1w) per run. Its weekly limit holds about 13.8 of the week's 33.6 5h windows. GPT-6 Astra: 17.0% of ChatGPT Plus (112.0% / 5h, 17.0% / 1w) per run. Its weekly limit holds about 6 of the week's 33.6 5h windows. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
| Dimension | Claude Fable 5.1 | GPT-6 Astra | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 71% | 74% | +4% (GPT-6 Astra leads) |
| Median task time | 8m 55s | 3m 5s | 5m 50s faster (GPT-6 Astra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.172 / task | $0.057 / task | $0.115 / task lower (GPT-6 Astra leads) |
Claude Fable 5.1: 33.0% of Claude Max 5x (33.0% / 5h, 3.0% / 1w) per run. Its weekly limit holds about 13.8 of the week's 33.6 5h windows. GPT-6 Astra: 5.0% of ChatGPT Plus (27.0% / 5h, 5.0% / 1w) per run. Its weekly limit holds about 6 of the week's 33.6 5h windows. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
| Dimension | Claude Fable 5.1 | GPT-6 Astra | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 74% | 74% | Even |
| Median task time | 4m 14s | 2m 40s | 1m 34s faster (GPT-6 Astra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.092 / task | $0.046 / task | $0.046 / task lower (GPT-6 Astra leads) |
Claude Fable 5.1: 4.2% of Claude Max 5x (4.2% / 5h, 0.4% / 1w) per good solve. Its weekly limit holds about 13.8 of the week's 33.6 5h windows. GPT-6 Astra: 1.0% of ChatGPT Plus (7.2% / 5h, 1.0% / 1w) per good solve. Its weekly limit holds about 6 of the week's 33.6 5h windows. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
Grades and deltas are comparable only within a suite version. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for coding, Claude Fable 5.1 or GPT-6 Astra?
Claude Fable 5.1 clears higher: tier 4 of 5 versus tier 2 for GPT-6 Astra on real-world@v3, our private suite of real-world coding problems. Latest measurement 2026-09-27.
Which is cheaper per task, Claude Fable 5.1 or GPT-6 Astra?
Claude Fable 5.1 used 8% of Claude Max 5x's weekly limit per pass, $0.097 per task at the listed price. GPT-6 Astra used 22% of ChatGPT Plus's weekly limit per pass, $0.053 per task at the listed price; at the ~$100 tier the board defaults to that is an estimated ~4.4% of ChatGPT Pro 5x's weekly limit (est, about $0.053 per task). Per task, GPT-6 Astra is about 1.8x cheaper ($0.053 vs $0.097).
What do Claude Fable 5.1 and GPT-6 Astra cost a month?
Claude Fable 5.1 runs on Claude Max 5x at $100/month (public price as of 2026-07-27). GPT-6 Astra runs on ChatGPT Plus at $20/month (public price as of 2026-07-20).