24 August 2026

OpenAI grows business spending faster than Anthropic

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  • OpenAI's business customer spending increased 82% in the most recent quarter, outpacing Anthropic's 76% growth rate.
  • OpenAI attributed faster growth to GPT-5.6 Sol, its latest model, and lower pricing than competitors.
  • Anthropic reported higher total revenue at $11.6 billion compared to OpenAI's $6.7 billion, indicating different business strategies.

How it was covered

MindstreamAdam Biddlecombe

OpenAI's business spend grew 82% quarter over quarter compared to Anthropic's 76%, driven by GPT-5.6 Sol's developer appeal and OpenAI's lower pricing. However, Anthropic leads in overall revenue at $11.6 billion versus OpenAI's $6.7 billion, suggesting both companies employ different strategies in an expanding but loyal-less market.