Claude Code
by Anthropic💻 CodingAnthropic's coding agent that runs in your terminal — works with any editor, thinks before it acts
Anthropic's command-line coding tool. Unlike IDE-based assistants, Claude Code runs in your terminal and works with any editor. It can coordinate agent teams for complex tasks and supports extended thinking for hard problems.
Extended thinking, works in any editor, agent teams, compaction
Free tier From $20/moEnterpriseAPI: $3–5/M tokens
Last updated: March 20, 2026 · Pricing verified from official sources. Prices are subject to change by the provider.
Pricing
Free TierYes — with free plan
Entry Plan$20/mo Pro
Team Plan$25–150/user/mo
EnterpriseCustom pricing
API Pricing$3–5/M tokens
Prices exclude applicable taxes (VAT/GST/sales tax varies by region).
Specifications
Context / InputFull codebase
Max OutputMulti-file edits
ModalitiesCode, terminal
Agent / AgenticYes — agent teams, compaction
SecuritySOC 2, HIPAA
Self-hostedNo
AI Fit Score Benchmark Data
Performance indicators used in our Fit Score engine. Scores are normalised 0–100 based on industry benchmarks and testing.
91
Reasoning
93
Code Quality
78
Speed
72
Ecosystem
Models & Tiers — Which Claude Code to Use?
Claude Code uses 2 different models/tiers. Choose based on your task complexity, speed needs, and budget.
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (default)Recommended
GreatDaily coding, 79.6% SWE-bench, best value
💰 Pro ($20/mo)📐 Context: 200K (1M beta)⚡ Speed: Fast
Claude Opus 4.6
Best80.8% SWE-bench, complex architecture, hard bugs
💰 Max ($100/mo) or API📐 Context: 200K⚡ Speed: Slower — deep thinking
Best For
Terminal power users, complex reasoning
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Claude Code cost?
Claude Code offers a free tier. Paid plans start at $20/month. Team plans are $25/user/month. Enterprise pricing is available on request.
Is Claude Code free?
Yes, Claude Code offers a free tier with limited features. For full access, paid plans start at $20/month.
What is Claude Code best for?
Claude Code is best for Terminal power users, complex reasoning. Key features include: Extended thinking, works in any editor, agent teams, compaction.
Is Claude Code right for you?
Get a personalised AI Fit Score based on your role, budget, team size, and priorities.
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