Claude Code pricing and limits
Subscription with session/weekly usage limits; or API pay-as-you-go
| Plan | USD/month | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | No Claude Code |
| Pro | $20 ($17 annual) | Includes Claude Code; usage limits apply |
| Max 5x | $100 | 5x Pro usage; $100/mo API credits |
| Max 20x | $200 | 20x Pro usage; $200/mo API credits |
Source: https://claude.com/pricing, fetched 2026-10-16. Changelog: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/release-notes/claude-code
Change history
- 2026-01-29 Claude Team Standard seats now include Claude Code and got cheaper. Premium seats dropped from $150 to $100 a month on annual billing. source
- 2025-08-28 Anthropic added weekly caps for Claude Pro and Max on top of the rolling 5-hour limits, including a separate Opus weekly cap. source
- 2025-04-09 Anthropic launched Claude Max at $100 (5x Pro usage) and $200 (20x Pro usage). source
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