Anthropic now has more business customers than OpenAI, according to Ramp data
techcrunch.com May 13, 2026

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

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Anthropic has surpassed OpenAI in the number of verified business customers, according to a recent survey by fintech firm Ramp. The survey, based on Ramp's clients' expense data, found that 34.4% of participating businesses pay for Anthropic services, exceeding the 32.3% that pay for OpenAI. This marks the first time Anthropic has held the top position, with a significant increase in adoption over the past year. The survey includes data from over 50,000 companies, providing a broad and diverse representation of the market.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · Anthropic's lead in business customers highlights the effectiveness of its strategy in targeting high-adoption industries, such as finance and tech, and executing on those needs.
  • · The company's success in a short period suggests that its approach may be a model for other AI labs to follow.