Tools · AI assistant
Claude
An AI assistant that is good with long documents, careful writing and summaries.
Free plan
Price
Free plan: $0. Pro: $20 a month or $200 a year. Max: $100 or $200 a month.
Free plan
Chat on web, desktop and mobile, web search, file creation, code, memory and Artifacts. Usage limits reset on a rolling five-hour window, with no fixed message count.
Best for
Reading contracts, tenders and policies and turning them into plain-English summaries; longer written drafts.
Watch out for
Free usage can run out during a heavy session; it resets after five hours.
UK notes
Prices are in US dollars.
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Questions
Does Claude have a free plan?
Yes. Chat on web, desktop and mobile, web search, file creation, code, memory and Artifacts. Usage limits reset on a rolling five-hour window, with no fixed message count.
How much does Claude cost?
Free plan: $0. Pro: $20 a month or $200 a year. Max: $100 or $200 a month.
What are the alternatives to Claude?
Alternatives include ChatGPT, Perplexity, Notion.
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