Claude Cowork Pricing
Understand the costs and choose the right plan for your needs
Claude Free
Basic Claude access without Cowork
- Basic Claude chat
- Limited messages per day
- Claude Cowork
- Priority access
Claude Pro
Full Cowork access for most users
✨ Cowork access now included!
- Claude Cowork access
- 5x more usage than free
- Priority access during high demand
- Early access to new features
- Claude Opus 4.5 access
Claude Max
For power users and heavy usage
- Everything in Pro
- 20x more usage than free
- Extended thinking mode
- Higher rate limits
- Best for heavy Cowork usage
Important: Cowork Usage Note
Claude Cowork tasks consume more tokens than regular chat because they involve multi-step reasoning, file operations, and sub-agent coordination. A single Cowork task might use the equivalent of several regular conversations. If you plan to use Cowork heavily, consider the Max plan for higher usage limits.
Detailed Plan Comparison
| Feature | Free | Pro ($20) | Max ($100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Cowork | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Claude Chat | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Claude Opus 4.5 | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Usage Limit | Limited | 5x Free | 20x Free |
| File Access | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Integrations | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Extended Thinking | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Priority Access | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Early Features | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Which Plan Should You Choose?
Choose Pro ($20/mo) If:
- •You want to try Cowork for personal productivity
- •You'll use it for occasional file organization
- •You need document creation a few times per week
- •Budget is a consideration
Choose Max ($100/mo) If:
- •You'll use Cowork daily for work tasks
- •You run complex, multi-step workflows
- •You need extended thinking for complex reasoning
- •Heavy usage is expected
Pricing FAQ
Wait, I heard Cowork requires Max ($100/month)?
That was true initially! When Claude Cowork first launched, it was exclusive to Max subscribers. However, as of January 2026, Anthropic opened Cowork access to Pro ($20/month) subscribers as well. Pro users now have full Cowork access, though with lower usage limits than Max users.
Can I switch between plans?
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Changes take effect at the start of your next billing cycle.
Is there a free trial for Cowork?
Claude Cowork is included with Pro and Max subscriptions. While there's no separate Cowork trial, you can cancel your subscription within the first month if it doesn't meet your needs.
What happens if I exceed my usage limit?
When you reach your limit, you'll need to wait for the next reset period or upgrade to a higher plan for more usage.
Are there team or business plans?
Anthropic offers Claude for Teams and Enterprise plans. Check claude.ai for the latest business offerings.
Can I get a refund?
Contact Anthropic support for refund requests. Policies may vary based on usage and timing.
Ready to Get Started?
Try Claude Cowork with a Pro subscription and automate your knowledge work today.