Quick answer
Claude Code comes with Claude Pro at $20 a month, or $17 a month billed yearly, and with Max from $100 a month. Team and Enterprise seats include it too, or you can pay per token with an API key. The free Claude plan does not include Claude Code.
Plan prices
| Plan | Price | Claude Code |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Not included |
| Pro | $20 a month, $17 billed yearly | Included, with five-hour and weekly limits |
| Max 5x | $100 a month | 5x Pro usage per session |
| Max 20x | $200 a month | 20x Pro usage per session |
| Team | $25 or $125 a seat, less billed yearly | Included |
| Enterprise | Seat price plus usage | Usage billed at API rates |
| API key | Pay per token | No plan limits |
Prices from Anthropic's pricing page in October 2026.
What people actually spend
Anthropic's cost docs put enterprise use at about $13 per developer per active day, or $150 to $250 a month, at API rates. Nine in ten users stay under $30 per active day. Your number depends on model, session length, and how many agents you run at once.
Estimate your own cost
UsageAtlas prices your Claude Code tokens at list rates for each model. Take a normal week, multiply by four, and compare it with the plan prices above. If the estimate is far above $20, a plan saves money. The API vs subscription guide walks through it.
Questions, answered
Is Claude Code free?
The tool is free to install, but you need a paid Claude plan or an API key to use it. The free Claude plan does not include Claude Code.
Can I use Max's API credits in Claude Code?
No. Anthropic says the monthly API credits included with Max cannot be used in Claude Code or the Claude apps.
Why does /usage show a cost on my Pro plan?
It is an estimate at API list prices. On Pro or Max you pay the flat plan price, not that number.