Anthropic · AI coding tool
Claude Code pricing and plans
Anthropic’s agentic coding tool, included with paid Claude plans.
Claude Code has no free plan. The cheapest paid plan is Claude Pro at $20/mo ($17/mo billed yearly). The top individual plan is Claude Max 20x at $200/mo.
US prices verified October 29, 2026.
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Claude Code plans at a glance
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Pro | $20 | $17/mo | Claude Code included with the Pro subscription |
| Claude Max 5x | $100 | — | 5x Pro’s usage per five-hour session |
| Claude Max 20x | $200 | — | 20x Pro’s usage per five-hour session |
| Claude Team (premium seat) | $125/user | $100/mo | Premium seats include Claude Code and Claude Cowork |
Standard
Claude Pro
$20/mo
$17/mo billed yearly
- Claude Code included with the Pro subscription
Power user
Claude Max 5x
$100/mo
- 5x Pro’s usage per five-hour session
- $100/month in API credits
Top tier
Claude Max 20x
$200/mo
- 20x Pro’s usage per five-hour session
- $200/month in API credits
Teams
Claude Team (premium seat)
$125/mo per user
$100/mo billed yearly
- Premium seats include Claude Code and Claude Cowork
Good to know
- Also available pay-as-you-go through the Claude API at standard token prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Claude Code cost per month?
- Claude Code costs from $20 to $200 a month for individuals: Claude Pro $20/mo ($17/mo billed yearly); Claude Max 5x $100/mo; Claude Max 20x $200/mo.
- Is Claude Code free?
- No, Claude Code has no free plan. The cheapest option is Claude Pro at $20/mo ($17/mo billed yearly).
- Is Claude Code included in my subscription?
- Yes. Claude Code comes with Claude Pro, Claude Max 5x, Claude Max 20x and Claude Team (premium seat) at no extra cost; it shares the plan’s usage limits.
- What’s the difference between Claude Pro and Claude Max 5x for Claude Code?
- Claude Pro costs $20/mo ($17/mo billed yearly) and includes: Claude Code included with the Pro subscription. Claude Max 5x costs $100/mo, $80 more a month, and includes: 5x Pro’s usage per five-hour session; $100/month in API credits.
- What’s the difference between Claude Max 5x and Claude Max 20x for Claude Code?
- Claude Max 5x costs $100/mo and includes: 5x Pro’s usage per five-hour session; $100/month in API credits. Claude Max 20x costs $200/mo, $100 more a month, and includes: 20x Pro’s usage per five-hour session; $200/month in API credits.
- Is Claude Code cheaper if I pay yearly?
- Yes, for Claude Pro ($17/mo instead of $20, 15% less) and Claude Team (premium seat) ($100/mo instead of $125, 20% less).
- How much does Claude Code cost for a team?
- Claude Team (premium seat): $125/mo per user ($100/mo billed yearly).
- Can I pay for Claude Code per token instead?
- Yes. The models behind Claude Code 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. That is usually cheaper for light use and more expensive for heavy daily use.
Source: Anthropic official pricing ↗. See all ai coding tools.