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Anthropic · Claude Code

Claude Code
Plan Guide

The gold standard for AI coding. Pro at $20/mo gives you Claude Opus 4.7, Sonnet 4.6 and extended thinking in the terminal, IDE and web. Max tiers multiply usage 5x-20x with priority access.

$20Pro / month
4Models
20xMax multiplier
100KContext

Models

All Claude models are available on Pro and Max plans, with usage limits scaling per tier.

Claude Opus 4.7

Flagship

Anthropic’s frontier model. State-of-the-art coding, agentic tool use and long-horizon tasks. The strongest model for complex software engineering.

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Balanced

Balanced speed and capability. Recommended for daily coding workloads with high responsiveness.

Claude Sonnet 4.5

Previous generation workhorse, still excellent for most programming tasks.

Claude Haiku 4.5

Fastest and cheapest tier, ideal for quick iterations and code completion.

Plans

Pro for individuals, Max for heavy usage with multipliers and priority access. Annual billing saves ~15%.

Pro

$20/mo

$17/mo billed annually (-15%)

  • Claude Code & Cowork
  • All models: Opus 4.7 / Sonnet 4.6 / Sonnet 4.5 / Haiku 4.5
  • Unlimited projects
  • Cross-conversation memory
  • Extended thinking & MCP support
Best for

Individual developers who want the best model quality for daily coding

Subscribe to Pro →
Recommended

Max 5x

Popular
$100/mo

5x Pro usage

  • 5x Pro usage limits
  • Priority access during peak hours
  • Higher output limits
  • All Pro features
Best for

Heavy users who hit Pro limits regularly

Subscribe to Max 5x →

Max 20x

Top tier
$200/mo

20x Pro usage

  • 20x Pro usage limits
  • Early access to new features
  • Peak-hour priority
  • Best for teams and power users
Best for

Professional teams and extremely heavy usage patterns

Subscribe to Max 20x →

Plan comparison

Usage is measured relative to Pro baseline limits.

TierPriceUsagePeak priorityEarly features
Pro$20/mo1xNoNo
Max 5x$100/mo5xYesNo
Max 20x$200/mo20xYesYes

Where to use Claude Code

TerminalVS CodeJetBrainsWebCowork

Why Claude Code?

Gold standard quality

Consistently ranks at the top of coding benchmarks for agentic tasks.

MCP support

Model Context Protocol lets you plug in tools, memory and data sources.

Extended thinking

Opus 4.7 reasons step by step on complex problems before answering.

Cross-conversation memory

Remembers preferences and project context across sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Pro and Max?

Pro ($20/mo) covers individual usage with all models. Max 5x ($100/mo) gives 5x Pro usage with priority access; Max 20x ($200/mo) gives 20x usage and early feature access. Annual billing saves about 15% on Pro.

Which models are included?

All plans include Claude Opus 4.7, Sonnet 4.6, Sonnet 4.5 and Haiku 4.5. Limits apply per model tier; Opus is the strongest but consumes more of your usage allowance.

Does Claude Code work in my editor?

Yes. Claude Code runs in the terminal, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and as Claude Cowork on the web and desktop.

Is there a free tier?

Anthropic occasionally offers limited free access to Claude. The Pro plan at $20/mo is the standard entry point for Claude Code.

Can I get a refund?

Anthropic generally does not refund activated subscriptions. Start with Pro to evaluate before upgrading to Max.