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How much does Claude AI cost? Plans explained

Thierry GustinPublished Updated 7 min read
Five staggered cards representing Claude AI's different plans
Contents
  1. The plans table (October 2026)
  2. Free: to discover
  3. Pro: the best option for most professionals
  4. Max: when Pro isn't enough
  5. Team: the plan designed for SMEs
  6. Enterprise: for large organizations
  7. The key point: privacy
  8. Which plan to choose?

Prices published by Anthropic in US dollars. The price is shown in local currency depending on the country, and taxes may be added at checkout. Always check the official page before subscribing.

The plans table (October 2026)

PlanPriceWho it's for
Free0 $Discover Claude
Pro20 $/month or 17 $/month with annual billingDaily professional use
Max 5x100 $/monthHeavy users
Max 20x200 $/monthVery heavy use, agents, development
Team Standard20 $/user/month with annual billing, 25 $ with monthly billingSMEs and teams
Team Premium100 $/user/month with annual billing, 125 $ with monthly billingIntensive teams
Enterprise20 $/user + usage billed at API priceLarge organizations

Free: to discover

The free plan gives access to chat on web, desktop and mobile, with usage limits. It allows creating up to five Projects. It does not include Claude Code or Cowork. It's perfect for trying the product, not for daily work.

Pro: the best option for most professionals

Pro multiplies the available usage, provides access to the Opus model and includes Claude Code and Claude Cowork. If you use Claude daily, it's the logical entry point. Annual billing reduces the price from 20 $ to 17 $ per month.

Max: when Pro isn't enough

Max doesn't add many new features: it mainly provides capacity, with 5x or 20x the usage of Pro, priority access and early access to new features. It's useful if you often hit limits, especially with Cowork or Claude Code.

Team: the plan designed for SMEs

Team adds a shared workspace, shareable Projects, centralized member management, single sign-on (SSO) and centralized billing. Crucially, Team is governed by commercial terms: your data is not used to train the models. It requires a minimum of two users. Premium seats offer capacity close to Max.

Enterprise: for large organizations

Enterprise adds advanced security and compliance features (automated account provisioning, audit logs, compliance API, role-based access control, customized data retention). Pricing combines a per-user fee and consumption billed at API rates.

The key point: privacy

On individual plans (Free, Pro, Max), the user chooses whether their conversations may be used to train the models. If this option is enabled, conversations may be retained for up to five years. On Team, Enterprise and the API, data is not used for training. For a company handling customer information, this point is often what tips the balance toward Team, more than price.

Which plan to choose?

  • You're discovering the tool: Free.
  • You're a freelancer or executive and use it daily: Pro.
  • You constantly reach the limits: Max.
  • You're equipping 2 or more people who handle customer data: Team.
  • You have strict compliance requirements: Enterprise.

Frequently asked questions

Is Claude free?

Yes, there is a free plan with usage limits, but without Claude Code or Cowork.

How much does Claude Pro cost in euros?

Anthropic displays the price in local currency depending on the country, with taxes that may vary. Check the upgrade page from your account to see the exact amount.

Can I pay annually?

Yes, for Pro (17 $ per month, i.e., 200 $ per year) and for Team (20 $ per user).

Are my data protected with Pro?

Turn off the training option in the privacy settings. For sensitive business data, Team or Enterprise is preferable.

Sources

  1. Official pricing page (claude.com)
  2. Claude Help Center, *What is the Pro plan?* (support.claude.com)
  3. Anthropic, *Updates to Consumer Terms and Privacy Policy* (anthropic.com)
  4. Claude Help Center, *How can I create and manage projects?* (support.claude.com)
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Thierry Gustin

AI trainer and author of the Amazon bestseller La Bible de Claude AI. I help teams integrate Claude into their daily work in English, French and Spanish.

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