Claude plans and pricing

As of October 5, 2026, Claude has 4 plans: Free ($0), Pro ($20), Max 5x ($100), Max 20x ($200).

  • Last updated October 5, 2026
  • Based on official pricing pages · ≈ marks converted prices (some prices exclude tax)
  • Check each company's official site for exact prices and offers before you subscribe.

Prices and differences by plan

  • Claude Free

    Free

    Models
    Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Haiku 4.5
    Usage
    Free usage varies with demand.
    Key features
    Chat on web and apps, File analysis
    Official pricing page

  • Claude Pro

    $20/mo

    $17/month billed annually

    Models
    Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Opus 5, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Haiku 4.5
    Usage
    At least 5× Free per 5-hour session, with a weekly cap across models. Fable is billed from usage credits from the first message.
    Key features
    Claude Code included, Projects and research

    Checking whether Opus 5.5 is included

    Official pricing page

  • Claude Max 5x

    $100/mo

    Models
    Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Opus 5, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Haiku 4.5
    Usage
    5× Pro. Opus 5 is the default; Fable is used within the plan limit.
    Key features
    Fable included, Early access to features
    Official pricing page

  • Claude Max 20x

    $200/mo

    Models
    Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Opus 5, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Haiku 4.5
    Usage
    20× Pro.
    Key features
    Fable included, Top priority
    Official pricing page
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Claude status now

As of Nov 8, 18:06 UTC, the official status of Claude is operational.

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Discounts and offers

  • Pro annual discount

    $17/month billed yearly instead of $20. Max is monthly only.

    Everyone

    claude.com

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Claude for free?
Yes. The free plan gives limited access to Claude Sonnet 5.5. Heavier use or higher-end models need a paid plan.
How much do paid Claude plans cost?
The cheapest paid plan is Pro ($20) and the most expensive is Max 20x ($200), billed monthly.
What is different between Claude plans?
The models you can use and how much you can use them. The main model by plan: Free: Claude Sonnet 5.5, Pro: Claude Sonnet 5.5, Max 5x: Claude Sonnet 5.5, Max 20x: Claude Sonnet 5.5. Higher plans have larger usage limits.
Which Claude plan is right for me?
It depends on what you use it for, your budget and how often you use it. Pick those three in the AIB plan finder and it recommends a plan from 6 AI services.