# Claude Code pricing and usage limits

Verified 2026-10-14. Vendor: Anthropic. Works in: Terminal / any editor.

**How limits work:** Rolling 5-hour session window plus weekly limits on paid plans; Claude Code shares the pool with Claude chat; no fixed message count published; optional usage credits at API rates.

| Plan | Price | Usage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | No Claude Code | https://claude.com/pricing |
| Pro | $20/mo | At least 5x Free per 5-hour session; exact tokens unknown | https://claude.com/pricing |
| Max 5x | $100/mo | 5x Pro per 5-hour session; $100/mo API credits | https://claude.com/pricing |
| Max 20x | unknown | 20x Pro per 5-hour session; $200/mo API credits. Price not shown on card ('From $100'); third-party sources say $200 - unverified | https://claude.com/pricing |

Official sources: https://claude.com/pricing