Claude offers everything from a free plan to personal paid plans (Pro, Max) and team/enterprise plans. This article covers the personal plans based on official sources. (As of May 2026; pricing may change, so check claude.com/pricing for the latest.)
Personal plan comparison
| Plan | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Occasional use |
| Pro | $20/month (or $200/year) | Everyday use |
| Max 5x | $100/month | 5x Pro's capacity per session; users who do varied work frequently |
| Max 20x | $200/month | 20x Pro's capacity per session; users who collaborate intensively every day |
Free plan
You can use Claude for free, but usage is limited. It's centered on the default model and suits occasional use.
Pro ($20/month)
The plan most individual users start with. Annual billing is $200, roughly $17/month equivalent. It includes both Claude web/desktop and Claude Code (the terminal coding agent).
Note — 5-hour rolling window: Pro limits usage on a 5-hour rolling window rather than a monthly quota. Since it's tracked by tokens, you can hit the limit quickly on token-heavy work like coding.
Max ($100 / $200)
For heavy users who frequently hit Pro's limits. Max 5x provides 5x Pro's per-session capacity and Max 20x provides 20x, with priority access to new models and features.
- Max 5x ($100/month): users doing focused work several hours a day
- Max 20x ($200/month): professional developers using tools like Claude Code as their primary tool all day
Which plan should you choose?
Free for light use, Pro for everyday use, and consider Max if you develop seriously with Claude Code. For teams/enterprises, there are separate Team and Enterprise plans.
Pricing and limits are based on official announcements and may change. Check claude.com/pricing and support.anthropic.com for the latest. usingclaude.com is not an official Anthropic site.