Claude
Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding
Claude report card
Excellent · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 9, 2026
Best for writing, analysis and coding in one assistant
Claude is Anthropic's assistant for writing, analysis and coding, and it runs on pretty much everything: web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Android. The free plan already searches the web, creates files, runs code and remembers things between chats. The catch is usage: every plan is capped in rolling five-hour sessions, and the first paid step is Pro at $17 a month billed annually, with nothing cheaper in between.
Who Claude is for
- Great if you want writing, analysis and coding help from one assistant
- Handy when you're a developer, as every paid plan includes the Claude Code agent
- Good for teams of 2 to 150 that need SSO and central billing
Who Claude is not for
- Tight if you work in long bursts, since usage is capped in rolling five-hour sessions on every plan
- Pricey if you wanted a cheap first step, as nothing sits between Free and Pro at $17 a month billed annually
- Not for you if you expect easy refunds, because payments are generally non-refundable
Why Claude gets a 3.6
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- BValue for moneyPro is $17 a month on an annual subscription, which is $200 up front, or $20 billed monthly. That's the going rate for a big-name assistant, and it includes the Claude Code coding agent and Research. There's no cheaper paid tier, and even paid plans have weekly limits.
- BFree plan and trialThe free plan has a lot in it: web search, file creation, code execution, memory, connectors and Artifacts. But usage resets on a rolling five-hour window and is lower than on paid plans, with no numbers given. So we can't say how far it goes, and that keeps it at a B.
- AFeaturesChat for writing, code and data, with files, code execution and Artifacts built in. Web search is on every plan and Research handles longer digs. Memory carries context between chats, connectors reach Slack and Google Workspace, and paid plans include Claude Code for the terminal, VS Code and JetBrains.
- AEase of use4.7 from about 273,700 App Store ratings. It's a chat box: type what you need and go. There's nothing to set up unless you want to connect your other apps.
- APlatforms and integrationsWeb, Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android and a browser extension, plus a Linux desktop app that's still in beta. It connects to Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Chrome, VS Code and JetBrains, and there's an API.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Anthropic's own pages on 4 October 2026, and its App Store rating. Its pricing page on 9 October 2026 showed Projects on the Free plan, limited to 5, where the listing has them start at Pro, so Projects are left out here. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, research and coding. It works as a chat on web, desktop and mobile, and can search the web, create files, run code and connect to tools such as Slack and Google Workspace. Paid plans raise the usage limits and add Projects, Research and Claude Code.
Claude has a free plan. Paid plans start at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). See every plan
Good for
- Writing, analysis and coding help in one assistant
- Developers who want a coding agent included in their subscription
- Teams of 2 to 150 that need SSO and central billing
Worth knowing
- Usage is capped in rolling five-hour sessions on every plan, and paid plans add weekly limits.
- Projects, Research, Claude Code and the Chrome and Microsoft 365 extensions are not in the Free plan.
- Enterprise bills usage at API rates on top of the seat price, and the Max 20x tier has no price on the pricing page.
- Payments are generally non-refundable, listed prices exclude tax, and the Linux desktop app is in beta.
Key features
- Chat for writing, analysis and code
- Write and edit content, generate code and visualize data in a conversation on the web, in desktop apps or on mobile.
- Files, code execution and Artifacts
- Claude can create files, run code and present generated content as Artifacts. All three are part of the Free plan.
- Web search and Research
- Web search is available on every plan. Research, for longer investigations, is listed with the paid plans.
- Memory and Projects
- Memory carries context across conversations on every plan. Projects, which organize chats and documents, start with Pro.
- Connectors
- Connect apps and tools such as Slack and Google Workspace, or add other context and tools through remote MCP connectors.
- Claude Code
- A coding agent for the terminal, VS Code and JetBrains. It is included in all paid plans and draws on the same usage pool as chat.
Claude pricing
- Starts at
- $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front)
- Free plan
- Chat on web, desktop and mobile, web search, file creation and code execution, memory, app connectors and Artifacts. Usage resets on a rolling five-hour window and is lower than on paid plans.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Chat on web, desktop and mobile, with web search, file creation, code execution, memory, connectors and Artifacts. |
| Pro | $17per month, billed annually ($200 up front) | More usage, Projects, Research, Claude Code, task scheduling, more models and Claude in Chrome and Microsoft 365. $20 if billed monthly. |
| Team | $20per seat / month, billed annually | For teams of 2 to 150, with SSO and central billing. $25 if billed monthly. Premium seats with 5x more usage are $100, or $125 monthly. |
| Enterprise | $20per seat / month, billed annually, plus usage at API rates | Team features plus spend limits, role-based access, SCIM, audit logs, a compliance API and custom data retention. |
| Max | From $100per month | Everything in Pro with a choice of 5x or 20x more usage, higher output limits, early access to features and priority at busy times. |
Read from claude.com on Oct 4, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Claude before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountLower price with annual billing
Pro is $17 per month on an annual subscription ($200 billed up front) instead of $20 billed monthly. Team seats are $20 instead of $25, and premium seats $100 instead of $125.
Stated on claude.com - NonprofitNonprofit Team pricing from $3 per user
Registered 501(c)(3) organizations, their international equivalents and K-12 schools can get the Team plan for $8 per user / month, or $3 in low- or middle-income countries.
Stated on claude.com - EducationUniversity-wide Education plan
Anthropic offers institutions a university-wide plan covering students, faculty and staff at discounted rates, arranged through its Education team.
Stated on claude.com - StartupsStartup program with API credits
Venture-backed startups founded within the last four years can apply for free credits and priority rate limits. Credits apply to the Claude API, not to chat subscriptions.
Stated on claude.com
How people rate the Claude app
4.7
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars89%
- 4 stars4%
- 3 stars2%
- 2 stars<1%
- 1 star4%
273,694 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
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Common questions
Is Claude free?
Claude has a free plan. Chat on web, desktop and mobile, web search, file creation and code execution, memory, app connectors and Artifacts. Usage resets on a rolling five-hour window and is lower than on paid plans. Paid plans start at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
How much does Claude cost?
Claude lists 5 plans. Free: $0. Pro: $17 per month, billed annually ($200 up front). Team: $20 per seat / month, billed annually. Enterprise: $20 per seat / month, billed annually, plus usage at API rates. Max: from $100 per month. Prices were read from claude.com on Oct 4, 2026.
What platforms does Claude work on?
Claude is available on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does Claude offer any discounts?
Claude publicly lists the following: Lower price with annual billing; Nonprofit Team pricing from $3 per user; University-wide Education plan; Startup program with API credits.
How is Claude rated?
Claude's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 273,694 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Is Claude open source?
Claude is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 4, 2026.
Does Claude have an API?
Yes. Claude offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Claude integrate with?
Claude's listing names Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Google Chrome, VS Code and JetBrains. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Claude have a student discount?
University-wide Education plan. Anthropic offers institutions a university-wide plan covering students, faculty and staff at discounted rates, arranged through its Education team.
Who makes Claude?
Claude is made by Anthropic.
What are the alternatives to Claude?
The closest alternatives to Claude in our directory are ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Gemini Notebook. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Claude.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 4, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.