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Claude

AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding.

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Free plan availablePrice verified Oct 15, 2026

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What it does

Claude is an AI assistant made by Anthropic. It is especially good at reading and summarizing long documents, writing clear reports and working through files you share with it. You chat with it on the web, desktop or phone.

Who it's for

People who work with long documents, reports or detailed writing, and anyone who wants a careful, thoughtful writing partner.

Good points

  • Handles long documents and files well
  • Writing tends to sound natural and well organized
  • Free plan includes web search and file creation
  • Paid plans add connections to other apps and tools

Watch out for

  • Free plan has tighter usage limits than paid tiers
  • Like all chatbots, it can make mistakes and should be fact-checked
  • Heavy daily use pushes you toward the pricier Max plan

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Pricing

Free plan: yes · Paid plans from $17/month billed annually or $20 monthly (Pro)

Free plan. Pro $20/month billed monthly ($17/month with annual billing, $200 up front). Max from $100/month. Team and Enterprise plans available.

Last verified Oct 15, 2026 on the official pricing page. Prices can change; check before you buy.

Official pricing page

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