Claude
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In short
Claude is anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and research, with Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise tiers. It has a free plan and paid plans start at $20/mo. We recommend it in: Best AI for writing.
Last checked Oct 25, 2026 · Test depth: Researched · Sources
Claude pricing and key facts
- Official site
- https://claude.ai
- Pricing (as of Oct 25, 2026)
- Free $0; Pro $20/mo billed monthly ($17/mo billed annually); Max from $100/mo; Team and Enterprise plans available.
- Free tier
- Yes
- Open source
- No
- Test depth
- Researched Compiled from official pages and public sources. Not used hands-on yet.
- Last checked
- Oct 25, 2026
Claude score: 68/100
| Test depth | 40 | Researched |
| Value | 65 | free tier/plan verified: +50; lowest paid plan $20/mo: +15 |
| Freshness | 100 | checked 0 day(s) before this build |
Claude alternatives
| Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Open source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude | Yes | $20/mo | No | 68 |
 Google Gemini | Yes | $4.99/mo | No | 70 |
 Notion AI | Yes | $10/mo | No | 70 |
 Elicit | Yes | $11/mo | No | 68 |
 Grammarly | Yes | $12/mo | No | 68 |
 Perplexity | Yes | $17/mo | No | 68 |
 ChatGPT | Yes | Free / usage-based | No | 62 |
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Where Claude fits
Sources
- Official pricing / plans page — checked Oct 25, 2026
- Logo: fetched from www.google.com on Oct 25, 2026; trademarks belong to their owners.