Free
Free
Free
For trying Claude
- Chat on web, desktop, and mobile.
- Writing, analysis, and web search at a basic level.
- Files, code, and extensions within the free allowance.
Pricing & plans
Claude pricing 2026: plans & prices compared
As of October 17, 2026, Claude lists 3 plans: Free $0, Pro $20 and Max (from) $100 per month. Paying yearly lowers the monthly price: Pro about $16.67/month equivalent; billed $200 yearly.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $20.00Pro
- Top plan
- $100.00Max (from)
- Prices checked
- Verified
Provider list prices rechecked October 17, 2026; these are not live checkout quotes. FX rates, tax, regional availability and usage quotas may differ.
Plans
Plans
Paid
Pro
$20.00/ month
or $200.00 / year ($16.67 / month)
For daily knowledge work
- More usage, projects, and access to more Claude models.
- Claude Code and integrations for work contexts.
- Cowork, Design, Research, plus Microsoft 365 and Outlook access.
- Unlimited projects for organizing chats and documents.
Power users
Max (from)
$100.00/ month
For very high usage
- Selectable five- or twenty-fold usage versus Pro.
- Higher output limits for all tasks.
- Priority access during high traffic.
- Early access to expanded Claude features.
What's included
What each plan includes
According to the provider's official overview. Original ↗
| Feature | Free | Pro | Max (from) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat on web, desktop, and mobile | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Write, edit, and create content | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web search, files, and code | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Memory and desktop extensions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Slack, Google Workspace, and remote MCP connections | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Additional usage | Limited | ✓ | 5× or 20× versus Pro |
| Claude Code, Cowork, and Design | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Projects, Research, and more models | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microsoft 365 and Outlook | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| High-traffic priority and early feature access | – | Limited | ✓ |
Assessment
Strengths and catches
Our assessment, kept separate from provider claims.
Strengths
- Excellent writing quality and work with large documents.
- Claude Code and integrations support demanding development workflows.
- Usage windows and resets are documented comparatively well.
Catches
- Five-hour and weekly limits can constrain intensive use.
- Fewer native image and media tools than some all-rounders.
Limits
Limits and conditions
- Usage limit
- Pro provides at least five times free usage per session; a weekly limit also applies.
- Reset
- The session allowance resets after five hours; the weekly limit resets at a fixed account time.
- Restriction
- Claude surfaces share the same usage allowance.
- Platform
- Claude is available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
- Ecosystem
- Paid plans bundle Claude Code, projects, and integrations.
FAQ
Claude: common questions
How much does a Claude subscription cost?
As of October 17, 2026, Claude lists 3 plans: Free $0, Pro $20 and Max (from) $100 per month.
Is there a free Claude plan?
Yes: the Free plan costs $0. The cheapest paid plan is Pro at $20/month.
What plans does Claude offer?
As of October 17, 2026 there are 3: Free, Pro and Max (from). The price overview above lists price, billing period and source for each plan.
Is Claude cheaper with annual billing?
Yes, for Pro about $16.67/month equivalent; billed $200 yearly.
When were these Claude prices last checked?
On October 17, 2026. Check status: verified. Source: claude.com.
Sources and checked dates
9 recorded facts with source and review status
Official prices in original currency
| Plan | Official price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | claude.com ↗ |
| Pro | $20/month$200/year | claude.com ↗ |
| Max (from) | $100/month | claude.com ↗ |
Evidence and individual check dates
Original source
Claude pricing
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Official price for Free (month).
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Official price for Pro (month).
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Official price for Pro (year).
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Official price for Max (from) (month).
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Claude is available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
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Paid plans bundle Claude Code, projects, and integrations.
Original source
Claude Pro Help
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Pro provides at least five times free usage per session; a weekly limit also applies.
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The session allowance resets after five hours; the weekly limit resets at a fixed account time.
Original source
Claude Usage Limits
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Claude surfaces share the same usage allowance.
Confirmed changes
No confirmed change has been published since automated tracking began.