Claude AI in 2026: Free vs Pro, Prices and How to Start

Claude is an AI assistant made by Anthropic for writing, analysis and coding.

Plan	Price (checked 23 Oct 2026)
Free	$0
Pro	$20 per month, or $17 per month billed yearly
Max	From $100 per month
Team	$20 per seat per month billed yearly, $25 monthly

Start in 5 steps

1. Create a free account.
2. Pick one real task, such as summarising a long document.
3. Give context, tone, length and an example.
4. Check facts, numbers and names.
5. Upgrade only if you hit the free limits often.

Full guide: https://softhubtools.com/learn-claude-ai-earn-2026/