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Anthropic now has more business customers than OpenAI, according to Ramp data

For the first time, Anthropic has more verified business customers than OpenAI, according to this month’s AI Index from the fintech firm Ramp.

  • LLMs
  • Source: TechCrunch
  • Published: 2026-05-13
  • Signal score: 5
  • 16 sources

Editor's take

Anthropic has surpassed OpenAI in securing verified business customers, as indicated by recent data from Ramp's AI Index.

This shift is significant because it suggests a potential divergence in enterprise adoption strategies or perceived value propositions between two leading LLM providers. While OpenAI's ChatGPT has seen widespread consumer adoption, Anthropic's Claude appears to be gaining traction within established businesses, possibly due to its focus on safety and enterprise-grade features. This could influence how other companies prioritize their LLM investments and partnerships.

Future observations should focus on the growth rate and retention of these business customers for both companies, and whether this trend indicates a lasting preference for Anthropic's approach in the enterprise AI market. The continued development and deployment of specialized industry models by both OpenAI and Anthropic will also be critical to monitor.

Signal score: 5

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