Claude Code
Anthropic’s agentic tool for software work in the terminal and supported development environments.
Category: Development & Code · Coding assistants & IDEs
Features
Claude Code is an Anthropic tool for agentic software work in the terminal and supported development environments. It is included in Claude Pro and Max, not sold as a standalone Code tariff.
Pro is $17 annual or $20 monthly; Max starts at $100 with 5x or 20x Pro usage. Console/API is billed by usage, and Code shares limits with chat.
- Terminal tool for software work
- VS Code, JetBrains, and compatible editors
- Included in Claude Pro and Max
- Code and chat share limits
- Console/API by usage
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Pro | $17 / $20 | Month | Included in Pro $17 annual or $20 monthly Claude plan limits are shared with chat |
| Claude Max 5x | $100 | Month | Included in Max From $100 per month 5x Pro usage |
| Claude Max 20x | $200 | Month | Included in Max From $200 per month 20x Pro usage |
| Console/API | contact sales | Usage based | Billed by API usage API prices are on the Claude pricing page No separate Code subscription fee |
Limits
Claude Code works in the terminal and supports VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and compatible editors. In Pro and Max it shares the common Claude plan limits with chat; Console/API is billed by API usage.
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FAQ
Is Claude Code available for free?
No. No free access is published on the vendor's own pages. No separate free plan for Claude Code; access follows the Claude plan or Console/API account.
Where is Claude Code's vendor based?
Anthropic, based in USA. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.
Is Claude Code still active?
Claude Code is used through Claude plans or a Console/API account. The product page does not publish a standalone Claude Code subscription price.
How many plans are documented for Claude Code?
The catalog documents 4 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Which use case is Claude Code categorized for?
Claude Code is listed in the catalog under “Development & Code.”
Where do the details about Claude Code come from?
Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.
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Sources
- https://claude.com/product/claude-code
- https://claude.com/pricing
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