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Claude pricing and plans
Anthropic’s AI assistant. Paid plans include Claude Code, Claude Cowork and Claude Design.
Claude has a free plan (Free). The cheapest paid plan is Pro at $20/mo ($17/mo billed yearly). The top individual plan is Max 20x at $200/mo.
US prices verified October 29, 2026.
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Claude plans at a glance
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — | Chat on web, iOS, Android and desktop |
| Pro | $20 | $17/mo | More usage than Free |
| Max 5x | $100 | — | 5x Pro’s usage per five-hour session |
| Max 20x | $200 | — | 20x Pro’s usage per five-hour session |
| Team (standard seat) | $25/user | $20/mo | For teams of 2 to 150 |
| Team (premium seat) | $125/user | $100/mo | 5x more usage than standard seats |
| Enterprise | $20/user | — | Seat price plus usage billed at API rates |
Free
- Chat on web, iOS, Android and desktop
- Web search
Pro
- More usage than Free
- Includes Claude Code, Claude Cowork and Claude Design
- Research and unlimited projects
Annual billing is $200 up front.
Max 5x
- 5x Pro’s usage per five-hour session
- $100/month in API credits for the Claude Platform
- Priority access at high-traffic times
Max plans also have a weekly usage limit across all models.
Max 20x
- 20x Pro’s usage per five-hour session
- $200/month in API credits for the Claude Platform
- Priority access at high-traffic times
Max plans also have a weekly usage limit across all models.
Team (standard seat)
- For teams of 2 to 150
- More usage than Pro
Team (premium seat)
- 5x more usage than standard seats
- Includes Claude Code and Claude Cowork
Enterprise
- Seat price plus usage billed at API rates
- Admin controls and SSO
Usage is billed separately at API rates.
Recent Claude pricing changes
- Claude Max plans now include monthly API credits
Claude Max 5x ($100) includes $100 a month in API credits for the Claude Platform and Max 20x ($200) includes $200. Team plans include up to $500 a month in pooled API credits.
- Claude Max now listed as two plans: Max 5x and Max 20x
Anthropic sells Max at $100 a month (5x Pro’s usage per five-hour session) and $200 a month (20x). We previously listed a single Max plan from $100.
Good to know
- Team plans include up to $500 a month in pooled API credits.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Claude cost per month?
- Claude costs from $20 to $200 a month for individuals: Pro $20/mo ($17/mo billed yearly); Max 5x $100/mo; Max 20x $200/mo. There is also a free plan.
- Is Claude free?
- Yes. Claude has a free plan (Chat on web, iOS, Android and desktop; Web search), with lower limits than the paid plans. Paid plans start at $20 a month with Pro.
- What’s the difference between Claude Pro and Claude Max 5x?
- Pro costs $20/mo ($17/mo billed yearly) and includes: More usage than Free; Includes Claude Code, Claude Cowork and Claude Design; Research and unlimited projects. Max 5x costs $100/mo, $80 more a month, and includes: 5x Pro’s usage per five-hour session; $100/month in API credits for the Claude Platform; Priority access at high-traffic times.
- What’s the difference between Claude Max 5x and Claude Max 20x?
- Max 5x costs $100/mo and includes: 5x Pro’s usage per five-hour session; $100/month in API credits for the Claude Platform; Priority access at high-traffic times. Max 20x costs $200/mo, $100 more a month, and includes: 20x Pro’s usage per five-hour session; $200/month in API credits for the Claude Platform; Priority access at high-traffic times.
- Is Claude cheaper if I pay yearly?
- Yes, for Pro ($17/mo instead of $20, 15% less), Team (standard seat) ($20/mo instead of $25, 20% less) and Team (premium seat) ($100/mo instead of $125, 20% less).
- How much does Claude cost for a team?
- Team (standard seat): $25/mo per user ($20/mo billed yearly); Team (premium seat): $125/mo per user ($100/mo billed yearly); Enterprise: $20/mo per user (Usage is billed separately at API rates).
- Can I pay for Claude per token instead?
- Yes. The models behind Claude are also sold through the API, billed per token: Claude Opus 5.5 at $4.00 input / $20.00 output per 1M tokens; Claude Sonnet 5.5 at $2.00 input / $10.00 output per 1M tokens; Claude Haiku 5.5 at $0.10 input / $0.50 output per 1M tokens. That is usually cheaper for light use and more expensive for heavy daily use.
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