Claude Code Pricing (2026)
From $17/mo (Claude Pro, billed annually)Verified July 8, 2026
Claude Code plans at a glance
| Plan | Price | What you get / limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Claude Code is not included; basic chat and content creation only. |
| Pro | $17/mo billed annually ($200/yr) or $20/mo | Includes Claude Code with standard usage limits, plus code generation and visualization in chat. |
| Max | From $100/mo | Includes Claude Code with 5x or 20x more usage than Pro, and higher output limits for all tasks. |
| Team | $20-$100/seat/mo | Includes Claude Code and Claude Cowork; mix of standard and premium seat types with central billing/admin. |
| Enterprise | Custom | All Team features plus SCIM, audit logs, HIPAA-ready option; seat price plus usage costs at API rates. |
Prices are verified against the official pricing page (last checked July 8, 2026) and may change - always confirm on the vendor site before subscribing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Claude Code cost?
Claude Code starts at From $17/mo (Claude Pro, billed annually). Paid tiers range from $17/mo billed annually ($200/yr) or $20/mo (Pro) up to Custom (Enterprise). All prices below were checked against the official pricing page.
Does Claude Code have a free plan?
Yes - see the Free tier above. Free tiers typically limit usage volume, features or commercial rights, so check the notes column before relying on it for client work.
What hidden costs should I watch for?
Check usage credits or quota resets, per-seat charges for teams, commercial-rights gates on lower tiers, and separate API billing - these are the most common ways a low headline price grows in practice. The notes column above records the limits we verified per plan.
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