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Claude Code

Agentic coding tool that reads your codebase, edits files and runs commands

Last verified DocumentedBased on official sources; we have not tested this tool ourselves.

At a glance

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic coding tool. It reads a codebase, edits files, runs commands and works with development tools. It runs in the terminal, in IDE extensions, in a desktop app and in the browser, and is included in paid Claude plans or billed per token through the Claude Console.

Best for

Developers who want an agent that works across a whole codebase from the terminal, an IDE, a desktop app or the web, and who already use or will buy a paid Claude plan or Claude Console access.

Not for

Not a fit if you need a free plan with Claude Code access, since the pricing page lists Claude Code as not included on Free, or if you need a flat price with no usage limits.

Vendor
Anthropic
Pricing model
Paid
Free tier
No
Open source
No
MCP support
Yes
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux, VS Code, JetBrains, web
Category
AI Coding & App Builders
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Features

  • Reads a codebase, edits files across multiple files, runs commands and creates commits and pull requests (documentation overview).
  • Runs in the terminal CLI, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, a desktop app and the web at claude.ai/code.
  • Connects to external tools through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
  • CLAUDE.md files, skills and hooks customize behavior per project.
  • Subagents, background agents and the Agent SDK for custom workflows.
  • CI integrations: GitHub Actions and GitLab CI/CD; Slack integration for routing bug reports to pull requests.
  • Terminal CLI and VS Code also support third-party providers (documentation overview).

Limitations

  • The Free plan on the pricing page lists Claude Code as not included.
  • Subscription usage is limited: Max offers "5x or 20x more usage than Pro"; Team and Enterprise usage draws from a per-seat allowance on rolling five-hour and weekly windows (cost documentation).
  • Usage credits can be added to keep working past a plan limit (cost documentation).
  • Claude Code charges by API token consumption when used through the Claude Console or a cloud provider.
  • Enterprise lists a seat price plus usage at API rates; usage cost "scales with model and task".
  • Most surfaces require a Claude subscription or Anthropic Console account (documentation overview).

Plans and pricing

Prices exactly as stated on the vendor's pricing page, each with the date we checked it.

Claude Code plans, prices as stated on the official pricing page
PlanPriceBillingLimitsSource
EnterpriseSeat price + usage at API rates; US$20/seat/month, billed annually. Usage cost scales with model and task.Custom
  • All Team plan features, plus additional admin and security features
  • Includes Claude Code
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Team Premium seat$100 Per seat / month if billed annually. $125 if billed monthly.Monthly
  • 5x more usage than standard seats
  • Includes Claude Code
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Team Standard seat$20 Per seat / month if billed annually. $25 if billed monthly.Monthly
  • All Claude features, plus more usage than Pro
  • Includes Claude Code
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MaxThe pricing page lists Max 5x and Max 20x as options under one "From $100 Per month" card and does not show a separate price per option. Claude Code is listed as Yes for Max 5x and Max 20x in the plan comparison.From $100 Per monthMonthly
  • Everything in Pro, plus: Choose 5x or 20x more usage than Pro*
  • Higher output limits for all tasks
  • Early access to advanced Claude features
  • Priority access at high traffic times
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ProClaude Code is listed in the Pro feature list. The Free plan does not list it.$17 Per month with annual subscription discount ($200 billed up front). $20 if billed monthly.Monthly
  • Claude Code
  • More usage* (asterisk as shown on page)
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Platforms and integrations

Platforms

  • macOS
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • VS Code
  • JetBrains
  • web

Integrations

  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Slack
  • Chrome
  • Amazon Bedrock
  • Microsoft Foundry

Quick answers

Who is Claude Code for?
Developers who want an agent that works across a whole codebase from the terminal, an IDE, a desktop app or the web, and who already use or will buy a paid Claude plan or Claude Console access. Not a fit if you need a free plan with Claude Code access, since the pricing page lists Claude Code as not included on Free, or if you need a flat price with no usage limits.
What does Claude Code cost?
Enterprise: Seat price + usage at API rates; US$20/seat/month, billed annually. Usage cost scales with model and task.. Team Premium seat: $100 Per seat / month if billed annually. $125 if billed monthly.. Team Standard seat: $20 Per seat / month if billed annually. $25 if billed monthly.. Max: From $100 Per month. Pro: $17 Per month with annual subscription discount ($200 billed up front). $20 if billed monthly.. Verified Oct 3, 2026 against the official pricing page; prices change, so check it before you buy.
Is there a free plan?
No free plan is listed on the official pricing page (verified Oct 3, 2026).
Does Claude Code support MCP?
Yes, according to the vendor documentation (see the sources on this page). MCP lets AI assistants connect to the tool.
What are the limitations of Claude Code?
The Free plan on the pricing page lists Claude Code as not included. Subscription usage is limited: Max offers "5x or 20x more usage than Pro"; Team and Enterprise usage draws from a per-seat allowance on rolling five-hour and weekly windows (cost documentation). Usage credits can be added to keep working past a plan limit (cost documentation). Claude Code charges by API token consumption when used through the Claude Console or a cloud provider. Enterprise lists a seat price plus usage at API rates; usage cost "scales with model and task". Most surfaces require a Claude subscription or Anthropic Console account (documentation overview).
Which data does Claude Code access or keep?
Vendor states consumer users (Free, Pro, Max) choose whether data is used to improve future Claude models, and that for commercial users (Team, Enterprise, API) "Anthropic does not train generative models using code or prompts sent to Claude Code under commercial terms" unless the customer opts in. Retention: 5 years if model-improvement use is allowed, 30 days if not (consumer); 30 days standard for commercial, with zero data retention available to qualified Enterprise accounts (Claude Code data usage documentation, 2026-10-03).
Is there an API?
Yes. Documentation describes a non-interactive CLI mode (claude -p) and an Agent SDK for building custom agents on Claude Code's tools.
Which platforms does Claude Code support?
macOS, Windows, Linux, VS Code, JetBrains, web.

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