Claude

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API · Extension

Freedom report

Three barsScore 8.2

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely6 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Claude is an AI assistant from Anthropic for work, available on the web, mobile apps, desktop, API, and extension. It can search the web, accept file uploads, and create or edit spreadsheets, presentations, Word documents, and PDFs. It can also analyze data with code execution. Users can create and share artifacts such as documents, dashboards, diagrams, and interactive tools, though artifact storage is limited to 20 MB and text only. Connectors link Claude to services including Asana, Linear, Notion, PayPal, Square, Plaid, Intercom, Zapier, and Workato. Paid-plan Research runs multiple searches and returns answers with citations. Usage limits reset on a rolling five-hour window; paid plans also have weekly limits, and use varies with conversation length, model, and features. The free plan includes limited usage and up to five projects. Pro is 20.00 USD per month, or 17.00 USD per year billed $200 up front. Team and Enterprise plans add administrative and access controls.

Who it is for

Claude suits people who want an assistant for work across web, mobile, desktop, API, or extension access. Teams can use shared administration, while Enterprise offers additional access controls.

What is good

  • Searches the web and accepts file uploads.
  • Creates and edits common documents and spreadsheets.
  • Analyzes data using code execution.
  • Free plan includes up to five projects.
  • Connectors link to a range of listed services.

What to know first

  • Artifact storage is limited to 20 MB and text only.
  • Usage limits vary by conversation, model, and features.
  • Free plan has limited usage.
  • Research is available on paid plans.

Verdict

Claude combines work assistance, file editing, data analysis, and integrations across several platforms. Check the free-plan usage limits and the differences among paid plans before choosing.

Claude plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free Free for everyone Limited usage · up to 5 projects claude.com · 30 Sept 2026
Pro Not published More usage · Projects · More Claude models · Claude Code · Claude Design, Slides, and Docs claude.com · 20 Sept 2026
Max 5x Not published 5x Pro capacity per session support.claude.com · 20 Sept 2026
Max 20x Not published 20x Pro capacity per session support.claude.com · 20 Sept 2026
Team Standard seat Not published 2 to 150 team members claude.com · 20 Sept 2026
Team Premium seat Not published 2 to 150 team members claude.com · 20 Sept 2026

Compared on AI chatbots and assistants

Free plan
Yes
Web search
Yes
File uploads
Yes
Image generation
No
Mobile apps
Yes
App integrations
Yes
Team workspace
Yes

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