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Claude vs Skim

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

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Claude

Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and working with files

4.5(2 reviews)Freemium
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Verdict

Claude is listed under AI Assistants and Skim under Productivity. Claude scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (9.1 vs 7.6 out of 10). Only Claude has a free plan or trial. Only Claude is available on Windows, macOS and iOS and offers an API.

Best overall

Claude

  • Software developers
  • Writers and editors
  • Researchers and analysts
  • Knowledge workers

Choose Claude if

  • You want a tool built for coding and code review.
  • Free plan includes web search, file creation, code execution and memory.
  • Artifacts show generated code and pages beside the chat.

Choose Skim if

  • You want a tool built for quick pre-signature review of leases, contractor quotes and terms of service, drafting a reply to push back on a clause.
  • Simple one-off $9 price covering up to 3 documents, with no subscription.
  • No account or prompt writing required.
Best value
Claude
Best for beginners
Skim
Best for business
Claude

Features

16 features compared.

  • Artifacts
    Claude
    Available
    Skim
    Not available
  • Projects
    Claude
    Available
    Skim
    Not available
  • Claude Code
    Claude
    Available
    Skim
    Not available
  • File creation and code execution
    Claude
    Available
    Skim
    Not available
  • Web search and Research
    Claude
    Available
    Skim
    Not available
  • Memory
    Claude
    Available
    Skim
    Not available
  • Connectors
    Claude
    Available
    Skim
    Not available
  • Vision and document reading
    Claude
    Available
    Skim
    Not available
  • Claude in Chrome
    Claude
    Available
    Skim
    Not available
  • Five red flags
    Claude
    Not available
    Skim
    Available
  • Plain-English rewrite
    Claude
    Not available
    Skim
    Available
  • Paste-ready reply
    Claude
    Not available
    Skim
    Available
  • PDF upload or pasted text
    Claude
    Not available
    Skim
    Available
  • No account
    Claude
    Not available
    Skim
    Available
  • Free sample
    Claude
    Not available
    Skim
    Available
  • One-time pricing
    Claude
    Not available
    Skim
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Claude
    Freemium
    Skim
    Paid
  • Free plan
    Claude
    Yes
    Skim
    No
  • Starting price
    Claude
    $0
    Skim
    $9
  • Plans
    Claude
    6 plans
    Skim
    1 plan

Claude plans

  • Free

    $0

    Free for everyone, with the lowest usage limits

    • Chat on web
    • desktop and mobile
    • Web search
    • File creation and code execution
    • Memory across conversations
    • Artifacts
    • Connectors with remote MCP

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    For everyday use; $17 per month when billed annually ($200 up front)

    • Everything in Free
    • Claude Code
    • Projects
    • More models
    • Claude in Chrome
    • Microsoft 365 integration
    • Opus access
    • Fable available with paid usage credits

  • Max

    $100/month

    5x Pro usage every five hours and every week

    • Everything in Pro
    • 5x Pro usage
    • Fable included up to half the weekly limit
    • $100 per month in Claude Platform API credits
    • Early access to advanced features
    • Priority access at high traffic times

  • Ultra

    $200/month

    For the longest tasks; no five-hour limit for verified accounts

    • Everything in Max
    • No 5-hour limit for verified accounts
    • 10x Pro usage every week
    • $200 per month in Claude Platform API credits (up from $100 on Max)
    • Priority access at high traffic times

  • Team

    $25/user/mo

    Standard seat for teams of 2 to 150; $20 per seat when billed annually. Premium seat is $125 monthly or $100 annually

    • Claude Code and Cowork
    • Central billing and administration
    • SSO
    • Admin controls for connectors
    • More usage than Pro on Standard seats
    • Premium seats with 5x Standard usage
    • Up to $500 per month in pooled API credits

  • Enterprise

    $20/user/mo

    Seat price billed annually, 20-seat minimum, plus usage at API rates

    • Everything in Team
    • Admin-set user and org spend limits
    • Role-based access
    • SCIM
    • Audit logs
    • Compliance API
    • Custom data retention controls
    • Network-level access control
    • IP allowlisting
    • HIPAA-ready offering available
    • Claude Security (beta)

Skim plans

  • Skim Check

    Most popular

    $9/one-time

    One payment covering up to 3 documents, no account needed.

    • Five red flags per document
    • Rewrite for each flag
    • Paste-ready reply
    • Up to 3 documents
    • Stripe Checkout

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed November 2026.

Claude
9.1overall
Skim
7.6overall

  • Coding & Syntax

    Claude
    9.3
    Skim
    Not rated

  • Reasoning & Logic

    Claude
    9.2
    Skim
    Not rated

  • Long Context

    Claude
    9.0
    Skim
    Not rated

  • Prose & Writing Quality

    Claude
    9.2
    Skim
    Not rated

  • Safety & Alignment

    Claude
    8.8
    Skim
    Not rated

  • Clause Detection

    Claude
    Not rated
    Skim
    7.0

  • Output Usefulness

    Claude
    Not rated
    Skim
    7.5

  • Ease of Use

    Claude
    Not rated
    Skim
    8.5

  • Pricing Clarity

    Claude
    Not rated
    Skim
    9.0

  • Transparency

    Claude
    Not rated
    Skim
    6.0

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Claude

Pros

  • Free plan includes web search, file creation, code execution and memory
  • Artifacts show generated code and pages beside the chat
  • Claude Code is included with Pro, Max, Ultra and Team
  • Connectors use MCP to reach Slack, Google Workspace and other tools
  • Available on web, desktop, iOS and as a Chrome extension, plus an API and major cloud platforms

Cons

  • Usage limits on every plan, with weekly caps (and five-hour caps below Ultra) and no published message counts
  • Does not generate images
  • The higher individual tiers are costly: Max is $100 per month and Ultra is $200 per month
  • Linux desktop app is still in beta

Skim

Pros

  • Simple one-off $9 price covering up to 3 documents, with no subscription
  • No account or prompt writing required
  • Output includes a rewrite and a ready-to-send reply, not just a list of risks
  • Free sample report to judge quality before paying
  • Privacy page clearly states what is and is not stored

Cons

  • Only the first 20,000 characters of a document are analyzed
  • Document text goes to xAI, whose retention Skim does not control
  • Fixed five-flag output with no follow-up chat
  • Operator, company and contact details are not disclosed on the site
  • Not legal advice, and no independent reviews found

Platforms

  • Web
    Claude
    Supported
    Skim
    Supported
  • Windows
    Claude
    Supported
    Skim
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Claude
    Supported
    Skim
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Claude
    Supported
    Skim
    Not supported
  • Android
    Claude
    Supported
    Skim
    Not supported
  • API
    Claude
    Supported
    Skim
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    Claude
    Not supported
    Skim
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Claude
    Supported
    Skim
    Not supported
  • Chrome Extension
    Claude
    Supported
    Skim
    Not supported

Integrations

Claude

7 integrations
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • MCP connectors
  • Amazon Bedrock
  • Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Foundry

Skim

No integrations listed.

Company

  • Company
    Claude
    Anthropic
    Skim
    Not listed
  • Founded
    Claude
    2021
    Skim
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Claude
    San Francisco, CA
    Skim
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Claude
    Claimed
    Skim
    Not claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Claude better than Skim?

It depends on your workflow. Claude is built for coding and code review. Skim is built for quick pre-signature review of leases, contractor quotes and terms of service, drafting a reply to push back on a clause.

What are the key feature differences between Claude and Skim?

Claude: Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and working with files. Skim: Find the five contract clauses most likely to cost you money before you sign. Claude is rated 4.5/5 from 2 user reviews.

Does Claude or Skim have a free plan?

Claude has a free plan or trial; Skim is paid only.

Which is cheaper, Claude or Skim?

Claude starts at $0 and Skim starts at $9. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.