Claude

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Assistant · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Anthropic’s assistant for chat, document and code work, research, and agent-style tasks across web and desktop. Free and paid consumer plans differ mainly in usage ceilings, model access, and collaboration features.

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Category: Assistant
Free access: Free plan at $0 with web, desktop, and mobile chat
API access: Claude Platform API with per-token model pricing

Is Claude right for you?

A good fit for

Knowledge workers who want long-context chat, file and code tools, and optional Claude Code or team workspaces on paid plans.

Before you choose

Usage resets on rolling five-hour windows with additional weekly caps on paid tiers; enterprise features and SSO require higher plans. Platform API usage is metered separately from claude.ai seats.

Anthropic consumer plans

Claude is Anthropic’s assistant for long-context chat, documents, coding, and creative tools across web and desktop. Pricing cards list Free, Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise with higher usage ceilings, optional Claude Code, and separate metered API access for developers.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Claude Code	Pro and Max include Claude Code for agentic coding workflows	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Platform API	Claude Platform API uses per-token pricing separate from claude.ai seats	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Usage windows	Paid plans reset usage on rolling five-hour windows with weekly caps	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Team seats	Team plan bills about $20 per seat per month annually plus API-rate usage	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Claude pricing & plans

Free

Free plan with usage limits

Access: Web, desktop, and mobile chat
Projects: Organize chats and documents in projects

Pro

$20.00 /mo

Monthly or annual subscription

Usage: More usage than Free across Claude models
Tools: Includes Claude Code, Design, Slides, and Docs on Pro

Max

$100.00 /mo

Monthly billing; 5x or 20x Pro usage options

Usage: Choose 5x or 20x Pro usage per five-hour session
Output: Higher output limits than Pro

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Claude used for?

Does Claude have a free plan?

Free plan at $0 with web, desktop, and mobile chat. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Claude cost?

The listed monthly price is $20.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Claude through an API?

Claude Platform API with per-token model pricing (Anthropic pricing). API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Usage resets on rolling five-hour windows with additional weekly caps on paid tiers; enterprise features and SSO require higher plans. Platform API usage is metered separately from claude.ai seats.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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