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Claude Code Pricing (2026)

Claude Code pricing, renewal math, and how it fits next to Cursor, Copilot, and other coding tools.

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Claude Code
AI Assistant·$20/mo·Free tier

AI assistant with Claude Code CLI and Cowork desktop agent for deep analysis and coding.

Usage limitsMessages~45 messages per 5 hours, plus weekly caps shared with Claude Codeapproximate, as of Aug 2026

What's included in Claude Code Pro

  • Claude Code autonomous CLI agent
  • Cowork desktop agent for Mac
  • Claude Opus 4.6 with 1M context
  • Projects with persistent context
  • Artifacts for code and documents

Cost projections

PeriodMonthly billingAnnual billing
1 month$20$16.67
3 months$60$50.01
6 months$120$100.02
12 months$240$200.04
Annual savingsSave $39.96/yr

Compare AI Assistant pricing

ToolMonthlyAnnualFree tierUsage limits
Claude$20/mo$16.67/moYes~45 messages per 5 hours, plus weekly caps shared with Claude Code
ChatGPT$20/mo$16.67/moYes~160 frontier-model messages per 3 hours, plus weekly Thinking caps
Gemini$19.99/mo$16.67/moYes~4x free-tier chat limits plus ~1,000 monthly AI credits for media
Perplexity$20/mo$16.67/moYesUnlimited Pro searches (~300+/day); ~20 Deep Research reports daily
Notion AI$20/mo$16/moYesTrial AI responses only on Plus; full AI moved to Business plan in 2026
Grok$30/mo$25/moYesHigh shared limits across chat, Imagine media, and voice; caps unpublished
Poe$20/mo$16.67/moYes~1M monthly points shared across all bots and models
Le Chat$14.99/mo$14.99/moYesHigher message limits across Mistral models; caps unpublished
Kimi$19/mo$19/moYesHigher chat and agent usage limits; exact caps unpublished

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Claude Pro cost?

Claude Pro costs $20/mo and includes access to Claude Opus 4.6 with 1M context window, Claude Code autonomous CLI agent, Cowork desktop agent, and Projects with persistent context.

Is Claude free to use?

Yes, Claude offers a free tier with access to Claude Sonnet and limited daily usage. The free plan works well for light tasks, while Pro unlocks the full Opus model and higher usage limits.

What is the difference between Claude Free and Claude Pro?

Claude Free gives limited access to Sonnet models. Claude Pro ($20/mo) unlocks Claude Opus 4.6 with 1M token context, Claude Code terminal agent, Cowork desktop automation, and significantly higher usage limits for heavy workflows.

Does Claude offer team or business pricing?

Yes, Claude Team is priced per seat with higher usage limits and admin controls. Claude Pro at $20/mo is designed for individual professionals and developers.

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