Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, research and coding. It's known for strong long-form writing and agentic coding, and paid plans include Claude Code.
Claude at a glance
Made by | Anthropic |
|---|---|
Price | Free; Pro from $17/month (annual) |
Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
Best for | Writing, analysis and serious coding work |
Key features
Current models listed by Anthropic: Claude Opus 5.5, Sonnet 5.5, Haiku 5.5 and Fable 5.1.
Claude Code included on paid plans.
Web search, file creation, code execution, memory and Artifacts, even on Free.
Claude Design, Slides and Docs, plus connectors for Chrome, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
Claude pricing
Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Free | $0 | Limited usage |
Pro | $17/month annual ($20 monthly) | Includes Claude Code |
Max | From $100/month | 5x or 20x Pro usage |
Team | $20/seat (Standard) or $100/seat (Premium), annual | $25 or $125 monthly |
Enterprise | $20/seat/month, annual | 20-seat minimum, plus usage |
What to know
Usage resets on a rolling five-hour window, with weekly limits on paid plans; all apps and Claude Code share one pool.
Paid plans can buy extra usage when limits run out.
Our take
Claude is the pick for people who write or code for a living. The free plan is unusually capable, and Pro at $17-20 a month is the best-value way to get Claude Code. Heavy coders will want Max.
Claude alternatives
ChatGPT: the broadest all-rounder.
Google Gemini: best inside Google's apps.
Perplexity: research with cited sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Claude free?
Yes. The free plan includes web search, file creation, code execution, memory and Artifacts, with limited usage.
Does Pro include Claude Code?
Yes, all paid plans include Claude Code.
Facts checked against Anthropic's official pricing page on November 13, 2026. Prices change often, so confirm on Anthropic's site.
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