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Claude

Freemium 88/100 · DOA score

Claude launched in 2023 from Anthropic. It shines with long texts, documents and code, and is usually more careful in tone. Free is fine to try. Pro is $20 a month (about $17 billed yearly). Max starts at $100 if you use it all day. Team is for 2 to 150 people: standard seat $25 a month ($20 billed yearly). Enterprise is $20 per seat plus usage at API rates. Claude Cowork is now simply Claude, on Pro and Max.

· How we score

WritingCodingResearchGetting work done Free with paid extras Easy
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When it launched

Anthropic · 2023

Languages

Excellent in English and solid in Spanish and other European languages.

Where it runs

Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad

Plans and price (guide)

  • Free · $0 / month

    Basic use with a per-session cap.

  • Pro · $20 / month

    $17 a month billed yearly. About 5× Free usage. More models and projects.

  • Max · from $100 / month

    5× or 20× Pro usage, depending on the tier.

  • Team · $25 / seat

    $20 billed yearly. 2 to 150 people. Premium: $125 ($100 yearly).

  • Enterprise · $20 / seat + usage

    Usage billed at API rates. Billed yearly.

What you can do

  • Very large context window
  • Artifacts to preview code and documents live
  • Projects and file workflows

Pros

  • High writing and reasoning quality
  • Excellent with code and long briefs
  • Handles very long documents
  • Is usually careful about what it does not know
  • Answers quickly in clear language
  • You can paste a long text and ask for a summary
  • Useful on a phone when you do not have a computer

Limits and plans

  • Stricter usage limits on the free tier
  • Fewer plugins than ChatGPT

What it is good for

  • Developers and document-heavy analysts
  • Professional writing and internal policies
  • Analyse a contract or a long PDF
  • Write code with project context
  • Answer everyday questions
  • Prepare a meeting or a class
  • Improve a piece of writing before you send it
  • Translate without losing the meaning

How to get started with Claude

  1. Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
  2. It is easy: no previous knowledge needed.
  3. If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗

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What is Claude for?

Anthropic model, excellent for long documents, analysis and coding with a more careful tone.

Is Claude free?

It has a free version with limits. Free with limits. Pro $20 a month ($17 billed yearly), Max from $100 and Team $25 per seat ($20 billed yearly, 2 to 150 people). Prices change: check the official site.

Which devices does Claude work on?

It works on Browser, Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone / iPad.

Is Claude hard to use?

It is easy: no previous knowledge needed.

What are the alternatives to Claude?

The closest are ChatGPT, Cursor and Gemini. You can see them all on the alternatives to Claude page.