Claude (Anthropic) Pricing in 2026

Everything you need to know about Claude (Anthropic) plans, costs, and whether the free plan is enough for your needs.

Last updated: February 2026 · 3 plans compared

📝 Our Take on Claude (Anthropic) Pricing

Claude excels at nuanced writing and long-document analysis. The 200K context window is genuinely game-changing for code review and research.

💡 Bottom Line:

Same $20/mo as ChatGPT Plus for Pro. The decision comes down to use case: Claude for writing/analysis, ChatGPT for breadth.

Starting PriceFree / $20/mo
Free Plan✅ Available
Annual Discount❌ No
Rating4.7/5

📋 Free Plan Details

Limits: Sonnet model with daily limits. No API access.

Users: 1 user

All Claude (Anthropic) Plans

Free

$0

Forever free

1 user

Pro

$20

per user/month

Team

$25

per user/month

Enterprise

Custom

per user/year

💰 Real Cost by Team Size

Based on the entry-level paid plan. Annual estimates assume ~20% discount.

Team SizeMonthlyAnnual
1 userFreeFree
5 users$125/mo~$1200/yr
10 users$250/mo~$2400/yr
25 users$500/mo~$4800/yr
50 users$1000/mo~$9600/yr

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Claude (Anthropic) cost in 2026?

Claude (Anthropic) offers a free plan and paid plans starting at Free / $20/mo per user/month.

Does Claude (Anthropic) have a free plan?

Yes, Claude (Anthropic) offers a free plan. Sonnet model with daily limits. No API access. The free plan supports 1 user.

What does Claude (Anthropic) cost for a team of 10?

For a team of 10, Claude (Anthropic) costs approximately $250/month on the entry-level paid plan.

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