Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Anthropic
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free – $20/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mac, Windows, Ios, Android, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Writers, Researchers
- Editor rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
What is Claude?
Claude is Anthropic's assistant, widely praised for natural writing, careful reasoning, and strong coding. Its large context window suits long documents and codebases, and Claude is a popular choice for developers via its API and coding tools. It competes directly with ChatGPT and Gemini.
Claude pricing
Pros
- Excellent writing & reasoning
- Long context window
- Strong for coding
Cons
- Smaller plugin ecosystem than ChatGPT
- Usage limits on Pro
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Frequently asked questions
What is Claude?
Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant, known for long-context reasoning, writing quality, and coding.
How much does Claude cost?
Claude is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $20/mo.
Does Claude have a free trial?
Claude offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Claude support?
Claude is available on Web, Mac, Windows, Ios, Android, Api.