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Claude

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

4.5(2 reviews)Freemiumclaude.aiUpdated
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About Claude

Claude is an AI assistant made by Anthropic, an AI safety and research company. It handles conversation, writing and editing, data analysis, coding, and questions about uploaded documents, images and PDFs. It runs on the web at claude.ai, in desktop apps for macOS, Windows and Linux (beta), in an iOS app, and as a Chrome extension. Paid plans add Claude Code, Projects, more models, Research and higher usage limits.

Best for

  • Coding and code review
  • Long-form writing and editing
  • Document and PDF analysis
  • Structured research
  • Software development: Write, debug and review code, and prototype interfaces using Artifacts or Claude Code.
  • Document analysis: Summarize and question long reports, contracts and PDFs.
  • Writing and editing: Draft, rewrite and copy-edit articles, emails and essays.
  • Data analysis: Run code on uploaded files to produce charts and summaries.
  • Team knowledge work: Share Projects and connect Slack or Google Workspace on Team and Enterprise plans.

Not ideal for

  • Image generation
  • Users who need unlimited usage on a low-cost plan

Popular with

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

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Key features

  • Artifacts
  • Projects
  • Claude Code
  • File creation and code execution
  • Web search and Research
  • Memory
  • Connectors
  • Vision and document reading
  • Claude in Chrome

Pros and cons

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

Pricing

Plans as listed by the vendor on . Check their site for current prices.

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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)

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team.

9.1overall
Coding & Syntax
9.3
Reasoning & Logic
9.2
Long Context
9.0
Prose & Writing Quality
9.2
Safety & Alignment
8.8

Platforms and integrations

Available on

  • Web
  • macOS
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Chrome Extension
  • API

Works with

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

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Reviews

4.5

Based on 2 reviews

  • AI Effects
    2026-11-05
    4 out of 5

    We use Claude for long documents we would rather not skim: comparing tool docs, pulling a structure out of a research dump, and checking whether a draft actually answers the question. The long context is why we keep it open next to ChatGPT. The limit is pace and occasional over-caution: it can hedge or stop short when we only wanted a tighter paragraph.

  • FinderAtlas Curator
    2026-08-05
    5 out of 5

    The best LLM for frontend React code generation hands down. Artifacts save hours of test setup.

Frequently asked questions

What are Claude Artifacts?

Artifacts are generated outputs such as code, documents, diagrams and interactive web pages that appear in a separate panel next to the conversation, so you can view and edit them while you chat.

Is Claude free to use?

Yes. The Free plan costs $0 and includes web search, file creation, code execution and memory, but has the lowest usage limits. Pro is $20 per month ($17 per month billed annually), Max is $100 per month and Ultra is $200 per month.

What is the difference between Pro, Max and Ultra?

Pro gives more usage than Free (every five hours and every week) and includes Claude Code. Max is $100 per month and gives 5x Pro usage every five hours and every week. Ultra is $200 per month with 10x Pro usage every week and no five-hour limit for verified accounts.

Does Claude have a mobile app?

Yes. There is an iOS app, and Claude has also been available on Android through Google Play since 2024. Claude's download page lists iOS and desktop downloads and points to claude.ai/mobile for phones.

Does Claude have an API?

Yes. The Claude API at api.anthropic.com gives developers programmatic access to Claude models, with SDKs for Python, TypeScript, C

Are there usage limits?

Yes. Free, Pro and Max have limits that reset every five hours and weekly; Ultra has no five-hour limit for verified accounts but keeps a weekly limit. The pricing page does not publish exact message counts.

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