Claude Code plans, pricing & usage limits
Claude Code is included in every paid Claude plan and shares one usage pool with Claude chat on web, desktop and mobile.
VendorAnthropic
TypeTerminal / IDE agent (bundled with Claude subscription)
Free tierYes
Cheapest paidPro · $20/mo
Top tierMax 20x · $200/mo
How limits work
Rolling 5-hour session window plus weekly limits on paid plans; no fixed message count published.
Free tier
Claude Free plan exists, but the pricing table lists Claude Code as not included on Free.
All Claude Code plans
| Tool | Plan | $/month | Usage limits | Resets | Models | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Code Anthropic |
Free no coding agent |
Free | Usage limits apply; no fixed number published. Pro gives at least 5x Free usage per 5-hour session. | 5-hour Rolling 5-hour session |
Sonnet, Haiku | claude.com Oct 17, 2026 |
| Claude Code Anthropic |
Pro | $20 $17/mo yearly |
At least 5x Free usage per 5-hour session; weekly limits on top. Exact amounts not published. | 5-hour weekly Rolling 5-hour session + weekly |
Opus, Sonnet, Haiku, Fable (via usage credits only) | claude.com Oct 17, 2026 |
| Claude Code Anthropic |
Max 5x | $100 | 5x Pro per-session usage; weekly limit across all models. Fable capped at 50% of weekly limits. | 5-hour weekly Rolling 5-hour session + weekly (fixed weekly reset time per account) |
Fable, Opus, Sonnet, Haiku | support.claude.com Oct 17, 2026 |
| Claude Code Anthropic |
Max 20x | $200 | 20x Pro per-session usage; weekly limit across all models. Fable capped at 50% of weekly limits. | 5-hour weekly Rolling 5-hour session + weekly (fixed weekly reset time per account) |
Fable, Opus, Sonnet, Haiku | support.claude.com Oct 17, 2026 |
Plan notes
- Free: Claude Code not included.
- Pro: $200 billed annually ($17/mo). Usage credits at API rates available after limits.
- Max 5x: Monthly billing only. Includes $100/month in Claude API credits. Priority access at high-traffic times.
- Max 20x: Monthly billing only. Includes $200/month in Claude API credits.
Sources
- https://claude.com/pricing (checked Oct 17, 2026)
- https://support.claude.com/en/articles/11049741-what-is-the-max-plan (checked Oct 17, 2026)
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