What it does
Shows how to pick Claude plans without overpaying, including API credit claims.
Install & usage
Visit https://claude.com/pricing and Settings → Billing. For credits: Claude Platform / Console after eligibility.
Best for
Individuals on Claude Code + chat, and small teams deciding Standard vs Premium seats.
Hands-on test
Fetched https://claude.com/pricing and https://support.claude.com/en/articles/17154008-monthly-api-credits-for-max-ultra-and-team-plans on 2026-11-01.
Money-saving tip (sourced)
| Offer | Detail | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0, limited usage | claude.com/pricing | 2026-11-01 |
| Pro monthly | $20/mo | same | 2026-11-01 |
| Pro annual | $17/mo effective ($200 billed up front) | same | 2026-11-01 |
| Max | $100/mo, 5× Pro usage, $100/mo API credits | pricing + API credits article | 2026-11-01 |
| Ultra | $200/mo, 10× Pro weekly, $200/mo API credits | same | 2026-11-01 |
| Team Standard | $25/seat/mo or $20/seat/mo annual; $20 credit/seat pooled (cap $500) | pricing + credits article | 2026-11-01 |
| Team Premium | $125/seat/mo or $100/seat/mo annual; $100 credit/seat | same | 2026-11-01 |
Gotchas: Credits need ~7 days on plan; they cover Claude Platform API / Agent SDK style usage — confirm current exclusions (interactive Claude Code may not burn the same credit pool). Skills document packs (docx/pdf/pptx/xlsx) are not Apache — do not redistribute.
Source & license
Editorial. Re-verify on Anthropic's site before purchasing.