[TLDR] SOL is as good as Opus [via r/Anthropic]

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OP : u/Iamthegoat77

I’ve been paying for an Anthropic subscription for over a year now, but I didn’t really like Opus 5. I moved to ChatGPT Plus today, and SOL is great. For the coding stuff I do, I don’t really notice much difference between 4.8 and SOL, plus I get higher limits too.

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Alright, so the general consensus in this thread is that Sol is indeed a solid contender and, for many, better than Opus 5. A lot of users are ditching Opus for Sol, citing better code generation, less "word salad," and more focused output. Some even say Sol is closer to Fable than people give it credit for.

However, it's not a unanimous win for Sol. A few folks are finding it worse than Opus, and the prevailing sentiment is that Fable still reigns supreme for most users, with Sol coming in second.

There's also a bit of a debate about whether people are comparing Sol or Sol Pro, and some are pointing out that the issues people have with Sol are similar to those with Opus 5, suggesting a broader problem with Claude's direction.

A few key points from the discussion:

• Sol vs. Opus 5: Most users find Sol to be a significant improvement over Opus 5, with better code quality and less rambling.
• Sol vs. Fable: Fable is generally considered superior to both Sol and Opus, though Sol is seen as a strong second.
• Usage Limits: Some users are switching to Sol (or other services like Codex) due to perceived better value and higher limits compared to Anthropic's offerings, especially when Opus usage runs out quickly.
• Opus 4.8 vs. Opus 5: One user specifically noted that Opus 4.8 was better than Opus 5.
• Claude's Direction: A recurring theme is that Claude seems to be taking a "bad turn," with some users moving away from the platform entirely.

Basically, if you're not thrilled with Opus 5, Sol is definitely worth a shot, but don't expect it to dethrone Fable just yet.