AI coding · Pricing
How much does Claude Code cost?
Short answer
Paid plans: Pro $17 / mo, Max $100 / mo. Team: price on request.
| Plan | Price | Billed monthly | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $17 / mo | $20 / mo | Claude Code included in Pro |
| Max | $100 / mo | — | 5x or 20x more usage than Pro |
| Team | Custom | — | Per seat: standard $20, premium $100 billed annually; see notes |
Billed yearly where offered; monthly billing usually costs more.
Is Claude Code free?
No. plans start at $17 / mo.
What does Claude Code cost in the first year?
From $204 on Pro to $1,200 on Max.
| Plan | 1st year |
|---|---|
| Pro | $204 |
| Max | $1,200 |
Are there extra costs with Claude Code?
The vendor lists these on its pricing page:
- Claude Code is included in Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans (not on Free)
- Team standard seat $20/month billed annually ($25 monthly); premium seat $100 ($125 monthly)
- Max includes $100 to $200/month in API credits
How does Claude Code pricing compare?
Claude Code has the 4th-lowest entry price of 6 AI coding assistants priced the same way.
| Tool | From | 1st year |
|---|---|---|
| Aider | Free | $0 |
| Cursor | $8 / mo | $96 |
| OpenAI Codex | $8 / mo | $96 |
| Claude Code | $17 / mo | $204 |
| Gemini CLI | $19.99 / mo | $239.88 |
| Devin | $20 / mo | $240 |
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code pricing | claude.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare