Claude
Anthropic's AI assistant with Opus 4.6, 1M-token context, computer use, agentic coding via Claude Code, and MCP integrations.
Updated 2026-05-02
Pricing verified 2026-05-02
Overview
Claude has evolved from a writing-focused chatbot into one of the most capable AI platforms available. The flagship Opus 4.6 model offers a 1-million-token context window — enough to ingest entire codebases, book-length documents, or months of conversation history in a single session. Sonnet 4.6 provides a fast, cost-effective alternative, and Haiku 4.5 handles lightweight tasks at high speed.
The standout additions in recent releases are computer use and Claude Code. Computer use lets Claude take control of your screen — clicking, typing, and navigating applications just like a human operator. Claude Code is a CLI-based agentic coding tool that reads your repo, writes code, runs tests, handles git operations, and iterates on errors autonomously. Together, these make Claude one of the most genuinely agentic AI assistants on the market.
Artifacts remains a strong differentiator: interactive code previews, data visualizations, and documents rendered alongside the chat. Projects let you organize conversations with persistent context and custom instructions. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) opens Claude up to third-party integrations — connecting it to databases, APIs, file systems, and creative tools like Blender and Adobe apps.
Key features
1M Context Window
Opus 4.6 supports up to 1 million tokens of context. Process entire codebases, research paper collections, or book-length documents without chunking or summarization.
Computer Use
Claude can see your screen and operate your computer — clicking buttons, filling forms, navigating apps, and completing multi-step workflows autonomously.
Claude Code
An agentic coding CLI that reads your repository, writes and edits code, runs tests, handles git operations, and iterates on failures. Works with any language and codebase.
Artifacts & Projects
Interactive side-by-side workspace for code, documents, and visualizations. Projects add persistent context and custom instructions across conversations.
Pricing
Free tier: Free access to Claude Sonnet 4.6 with daily usage limits
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Claude Sonnet 4.6, limited daily usage, basic Artifacts |
| Pro | $20/mo | Opus 4.6, higher limits, Projects, computer use, Claude Code |
| Team | $30/mo/user | Everything in Pro, admin controls, no training on data |
| Enterprise | Custom | SSO, SCIM, custom data retention, dedicated support, SLA |
Claude Sonnet 4.6, limited daily usage, basic Artifacts
Opus 4.6, higher limits, Projects, computer use, Claude Code
Everything in Pro, admin controls, no training on data
SSO, SCIM, custom data retention, dedicated support, SLA
Pros & cons
Pros
- ✓1M-token context window handles massive codebases and documents in a single session
- ✓Computer use and Claude Code enable genuinely agentic workflows — not just chat
- ✓Consistently top-tier writing quality that's natural, nuanced, and style-adaptable
- ✓MCP ecosystem growing fast with third-party integrations for creative and developer tools
Cons
- ×No image or video generation — strictly text and code output
- ×Free tier usage limits are restrictive, especially during peak hours
- ×Computer use still requires human supervision for complex multi-app tasks
- ×Smaller third-party plugin ecosystem compared to ChatGPT's store
How it compares
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude | — | Free tier + Pro $20/mo + Team $30/mo/user | 9.5/10 |
| ChatGPT vs ChatGPT → | — | Free tier + Plus $20/mo + Pro $200/mo | 9.5/10 |
| Gemini vs Gemini → | — | Free tier + Advanced $19.99/mo | 9.2/10 |
| GPT-5.6 Sol vs GPT-5.6 Sol → | — | API usage-based: Sol $5/$30, Terra $2.50/$15, Luna $1/$6 per 1M tokens | 9.1/10 |
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