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AI tools · Everyday assistants

Claude

“Search the web, create files, and run code” Anthropic, in its own words

  • Yesfree plan
  • $20a month, cheapest paid plan
  • 3places it runs: web, phone app, computer app
The facts

Claude at a glance.

From Anthropic's own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices can change at any time; check the maker's page before you pay.

Made by
AnthropicBased in United States
What it is for
Everyday assistantsGeneral chat assistants for everyday questions.
Free plan
YesUsage limits apply; no Research, Claude Code or Opus models on Free; Projects "Up to 5".
Runs on
web, desktop, iOS, Android
Latest update
Introducing Claude Haiku 5.5, Oct 7, 2026
Website
claude.ai
Plans and prices
PlanA monthWhat it includes
FreeFree"Free for everyone"; Research not included on Free.
Pro$20"$17 Per month with annual subscription discount ($200 billed up front). $20 if billed monthly."
Max 5x$100"From $100 Per month"; Max 20x is the higher tier (page lists $100 to $200/month in API credits for Max).
Team (standard seat)$25"$20 Per seat / month if billed annually. $25 if billed monthly." For teams of 2 to 150.

Claude pricing page, Oct 20, 2026 · company-reported

Read the small print

What its terms say.

Copied word for word from the maker's terms, with any lawsuits or complaints and their status when we last checked.

What it does with your data
“We may use your chats or coding sessions to improve our models, if:”
Anthropic Privacy Center: How do you use personal data in model training?, Mar 16, 2026

Our note: First listed condition: "You choose to allow us to use your chats and coding sessions to improve Claude." The pricing page lists Model training as "Opt-out" on Free, Pro and Max; Team lists "No model training on your content by default". Pricing page banner when read: "Claude Cowork is now just Claude." Sonnet 5.5 (2026-09-28) and Opus 5.5 (2026-09-22) were also announced recently.