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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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Price checked on 2026-10-14 against the sources below. Prices change; always confirm on the provider's page. How we check prices.

Useful for

Admin and emailResearchWritingBuilders and general tradesAccountants and bookkeepersSolicitors and legal servicesConsultants and freelancersTutorsTherapists and clinicsArchitects and designersRecruitment agenciesIT support and repair shopsMortgage and financial advisers

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Free plan

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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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