Claude pricing (2026)
Paid plans start at $20/mo (Pro).
Pricing verified June 2026
Plans & what each includes
Monthly prices shown; annual billing usually lowers the effective rate. Confirm current numbers on the vendor page before buying — software pricing changes often.
Free
Free
Limited usage
Pro
Cheapest paid$20/mo
Higher limits
Max
$100/mo
5x–20x usage; from $100/mo
Source: Claude pricing page.
What it really costs
Real-cost reality
Claude has a free tier with usage limits, a Pro plan around $20 a month that raises those limits and adds priority access, and a Max plan from about $100 a month (up to $200) for heavy daily use. For most owners, the free tier is enough to test whether it fits your writing and planning work; Pro pays off once you use it daily, and Max is for power users.
Watch out for
- The free tier has usage limits that paid plans raise
- It is a general assistant, not a business system, so value depends on how you use it
- Team and higher-usage plans cost more than the individual Pro plan
Claude pricing FAQ
How much does Claude cost?+
Paid plans start at $20/mo (Pro).
Does Claude have a free plan?+
Yes. Claude has a free plan with usage limits; paid plans raise those limits and unlock the features the free tier holds back.
Price changes & new deals
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