By Max Techera · Open-source (MIT) · Updated June 2026
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Claude artifacts vs ChatGPT Canvas: what's the difference?

Both let AI build a thing in a side panel. Here's how they differ — and how to share either one privately on your own domain.

npxnpx drops-cli report.html --managed

Claude artifacts and ChatGPT Canvas are similar ideas: a dedicated panel where the AI builds and edits a document or app you can iterate on. The sharing story differs, and both default to the vendor's URL.

Sharing: both lock you to a vendor URL

Claude publishes to claude.ai; Canvas shares on chatgpt.com. Neither offers a password or your own domain. Export the HTML and drop it to fix that.

FAQ

Can I share a ChatGPT Canvas on my own domain?
Export the HTML, then `drop canvas.html` — branded, password-protected, on your domain. Same for Claude artifacts.
Is it really open-source and self-hosted?
Yes — MIT licensed, and it runs on your own Vercel Blob + domain. No third party ever holds your content (it's encrypted client-side) or controls your URL.

Share what your AI builds — on your own domain.

Open-source, zero-knowledge, free. Try it in one command:

npx drops-cli report.html --managed