Claude Pricing: Pro vs Max vs Free
Claude Pro costs $20/month, or about $17/month if you pay annually. Claude Max starts at $100/month for a large jump in usage limits. Anthropic also offers a free tier with real but tightly capped access to Claude.
View the official Claude pricing page
Claude pricing tiers
| Tier | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 | |
| Pro | 20 | |
| Max | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Claude Pro per month?
Claude Pro is $20/month billed monthly, or roughly $17/month if you pay for the year upfront.
What is the difference between Claude Pro and Claude Max?
Max costs from $100/month and mainly raises usage limits and priority access — the underlying models are the same as Pro, just with far less throttling.
Is there a free version of Claude?
Yes, Anthropic offers a free tier with a capped number of daily messages, useful for occasional use but limiting for daily work.
Does Claude Pro include API access?
No — Claude Pro is for the chat interface. API usage is billed separately, per token, through the Anthropic developer console.
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