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Does Claude have a free trial or a family plan?
Short answer
No. Claude has a permanent free plan, but Anthropic doesn't offer a standing free trial of Pro. It says it occasionally runs limited-time promotions. There is no family plan either. Claude Pro is £20 a month or £199.99 a year in the UK App Store (checked 17 October 2026), and each person needs their own account.
What you can get free
| Option | What it is |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Chat on web, desktop and mobile, web search, files and memory, with lower usage limits |
| Promotions | Limited-time offers Anthropic announces through its own channels |
| Gifts | Someone else can buy you a Pro or Max subscription |
Anthropic's help centre says its support team can't issue one-off discounts or coupons.
No family plan
Anthropic's pricing page lists Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise, with no family option. Sharing one login breaks the terms. For a small business, Team needs at least 2 seats. See how much does Claude cost?
UK prices
| Plan | UK App Store (17 October 2026) | Web list price |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | £20 a month or £199.99 a year | $20 a month or $200 a year |
| Max 5x | £119.99 a month | From $100 a month |
| Max 20x | £249.99 a month |
Related questions
Can I try Claude Pro before paying?
Use the free plan first. If you upgrade, you can cancel any time and keep Pro until the end of the billing period.
Does Claude use my chats for training?
It depends on your settings. See does Claude use my data for training?
Sources
- Claude Help Centre: what is the Pro plan?
- Claude: plans and pricing
- Apple App Store (UK): Claude in-app purchases
Checked 17 October 2026. Rules and prices change, so check the source before you rely on it. This is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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