Claude

Anthropic's AI assistant for careful writing, analysis and coding

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What is Claude?

Claude is the AI assistant built by Anthropic. It is used for writing and editing, analysing long documents, research, coding and, on paid plans, for agent-style work in apps such as Claude Code and Cowork. It is available on the web, in desktop and mobile apps, and through an API for developers.

Quick facts

Made by: Anthropic (founded 2021)
Model families: Opus, Sonnet and Haiku, with the most capable models on paid plans
Free plan: Yes, with usage limits
Paid plans: Pro, Max (two tiers), Team and Enterprise
Works on: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, plus an API
Pricing last checked: October 2026. Always confirm on the official pricing page.

What Claude is best at

Long-form writing and editing: drafting articles, reports and emails, and rewriting text in a consistent tone.
Working with long documents: summarising, comparing and extracting information from files you upload.
Coding help: explaining, writing, reviewing and debugging code, with Claude Code for working inside a project on paid plans.
Research and analysis: structured reasoning, with a Research feature on paid plans.
Connecting to your apps: connectors (built on MCP) let Claude work with services such as Gmail, Google Drive and Canva with your permission.

Key features

Projects: keep files, instructions and chats for one piece of work together.
Files and images: upload documents or images and ask questions about them.
Connectors: link external apps so Claude can read or act in them.
Claude Code: an agentic coding tool for the terminal, desktop and mobile apps (paid plans).
Cowork: an agentic desktop app for knowledge work, included on paid plans.
Browser and Office add-ins: Claude in Chrome, Excel and PowerPoint extend it into everyday tools.

Plans and pricing

Plan	Price	What it adds
Free	$0	Chat, web search, file uploads and connectors with usage limits. No Claude Code.
Pro	$20 per month, or $17 per month billed annually	More usage (at least 5x Free per session), Claude Code, Cowork, Projects, Research and the most capable models.
Max 5x	$100 per month	About 5x Pro’s usage for heavy daily use and Claude Code.
Max 20x	$200 per month	About 20x Pro’s usage for all-day agent and coding work.
Team	Standard seat $25 per month ($20 billed annually); premium seat $125 ($100 billed annually)	Shared workspace, central billing, SSO and admin controls. Premium seats add a much larger Claude Code allowance.
Enterprise	About $20 per seat per month plus usage at API rates (custom terms)	SSO, audit logs, custom data retention and compliance features.

Usage on paid plans is measured in sessions that reset roughly every five hours, with a weekly limit on top. Extra usage can be bought at standard API rates on some plans. Plan names, limits and prices change, so confirm before you subscribe.

Best for

Writers, marketers and analysts who work with long text.
Developers who want a careful coding partner.
Teams who want connected, document-aware assistance with admin controls.

Less suited to

Generating images or video, which Claude does not do.
Very heavy daily use on the Free or Pro plans, where limits may be reached.

How to get started

Go to the official Claude website or install the desktop or mobile app and create an account.
Start on the Free plan to test it on a real task, such as summarising a document.
Create a Project for ongoing work and add your reference files and instructions.
Connect only the apps you need, and review the permissions you approve.
Upgrade to Pro if you hit limits or need Claude Code and Cowork.

Prompt ideas to copy

Summarise the attached document in 5 bullets, then list its main claims, the evidence given and anything missing.

Summarise the attached document in 5 bullets, then list its main claims, the evidence given and anything missing.

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ChatGPT Claude Gemini Google AI Mode Perplexity Grok

Rewrite this draft for [audience]. Keep it under [number] words, plain language, and mark anything you changed in meaning with [check].

Rewrite this draft for [audience]. Keep it under [number] words, plain language, and mark anything you changed in meaning with [check].

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ChatGPT Claude Gemini Google AI Mode Perplexity Grok

Review this code for bugs, security issues and missing tests. For each point, give the line, why it matters and a minimal fix.

Review this code for bugs, security issues and missing tests. For each point, give the line, why it matters and a minimal fix.

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ChatGPT Claude Gemini Google AI Mode Perplexity Grok

Limitations and things to watch

Like all AI assistants, Claude can state wrong information confidently. Verify important facts.
It does not generate images or video.
Connectors give it access to your accounts, so grant the minimum access and confirm actions that change data.

Frequently asked questions

Is Claude free?

Yes. Claude has a Free plan with chat, web search, file uploads and connectors, subject to usage limits. It does not include Claude Code.

What is the difference between Claude Pro and Max?

Pro ($20 per month) adds more usage, Claude Code, Cowork, Projects and Research. Max ($100 or $200 per month) gives about 5x or 20x Pro’s usage for heavy daily use.

Can Claude generate images?

No. Claude does not generate images or video, though it can analyse images and documents you upload.

What are connectors in Claude?

Connectors, built on MCP, let Claude work with services such as Gmail, Google Drive and Canva with your permission. Grant the minimum access and confirm actions that change data.

Is there a Claude API?

Yes. Claude is also available through an API for developers.

Alternatives

If you want a similar all-round assistant, compare ChatGPT and Gemini. For web research with sources, see Perplexity. For coding in an editor, see Cursor.