1. Personal plan
Option 1: Use Anthropic API Key method to call
This method essentially calls the Claude large model directly through the API, and you choose a customized (or open source) user interface, similar to the OpenAI API. Since this method does not actually use the powerful command line tool capabilities of Claude Code, it is more suitable for early trial use of Anthropic products.
Entrance → https://console.anthropic.com/
Option 2: Claude Code official subscription plan
Among them, Claude Pro is the preferred solution for most professional developers. Compared to the free version, Pro users enjoy priority access, longer conversation lengths, and more stable service quality. The core value of the Pro version lies in its 5 hour usage limit of 45 messages. This setting may seem strict, but it actually provides sufficient usage quota for 90% of users. According to official Anthropic data, the average usage of Pro users is 28-35 messages per day, with a monthly usage rate of 82%.
And here’s the key: Only Max subscriptions and above support the use of the more powerful Opus model. Opus is far better than Sonnet It's almost a given: Opus does a lot better than Sonnet. After all, the token consumption is there, Opus is 5 times that of Sonnet. For a $100 Max subscription, Opus can only run a few small tasks in a 5-hour time window before running out of credit. A $200 subscription is barely enough.
| Subscription level | Monthly fee (USD) | 5 Hour message limit | Priority | Supported models | Usage scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free version | 0 | 8-10 | Min. | Sonnet | Experience trial |
| Pro | 20 | 45 | Standard | Sonnet | Daily development |
| Max 100 | 100 | 225 | High | Sonnet + Opus | Heavy use |
| Max 200 | 200 | 900 | Highest | Sonnet + Opus | Enterprise level application |
More introduction → Click here
Upgrade subscription entrance → https://claude.ai/upgrade
Option 3: Third-party platform charging/activating subscription plan
Since the collapse of WildCard, the purchasing agent program has become mainstream, including myself. Based on the official plan price, it adds 5% - 10% as service fee, and supports the issuance of ordinary invoices, which is suitable for small-scale trials by teams and individuals at this stage. But there is one thing to note: On the current mainstream platforms, Only supports Pro plan purchase, and there is no Max plan related yet.
Introduction to the charging platform → https://github.com/anyofai/claude-pro
Option 4: Third-party charging plan
This is The least economical solution. In the early days of learning about CC, I found and purchased several solutions from the Tmall platform and search engines. The most impressive time was when I just asked CC to use Opus to help analyze a few code classes, and then draw a timing diagram, Consumption of about ¥200 in one go, which resulted in me no longer having the financial resources to continue to "optimize" this timing diagram.
This plan essentially charges for detailed token measurement and distribution after purchasing the official team plan. Typical platforms include: anyrouter, Lao Zhang API, etc.
2. Team plan
Option 1: Team plan
Team plan is priced at $25 - $30 per user per month, minimum order of 5 users. Compared with the individual Pro version, the team plan not only provides a management console, but also includes collaboration features, usage analysis and unified billing. Each team member enjoys a usage limit equivalent to Max 100, which makes the team plan more cost-effective than the individual subscription package. However, it should be noted that team and enterprise solutions Only supports adoption by enterprises in "open areas". If it is a domestic team, it needs to cooperate with specific operation and maintenance technical means to use it normally. In addition, this solution Support using Opus model.
More introduction → Click here
Option 2: Enterprise plan
Enterprise plan starts at $60 per user per month, 70 users minimum threshold makes it an exclusive choice for large organizations. Core benefits of enterprise solutions include on-premises deployment options, custom integrations, dedicated technical support and enterprise-grade security. According to market research data, 87% of organizations that choose the enterprise plan are technology companies, and the average team size is between 150-300 people. This program is also subject to "open area" restrictions. This solution also Support using Opus model.
More introduction → Click here
3. Plan comparison
| Subscription level | Monthly fee (USD) | Annual fee (USD) | 5 Hour message limit | Whether it supports additional purchases | Other requirements | Supported models | Features | Purchase difficulty index | Recommendation Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free version | 0 | - | 8-10 | No | - | Sonnet | Only suitable for initial familiarization | Easy | ⭐ |
| Personal Pro | 17 | - | 45 | No | - | Sonnet | Suitable for personal low-intensity use | Hard | ⭐⭐ |
| Personal Max 100 | 100 | - | 225 | No | - | Sonnet + Opus | A cost-effective choice for personal low-frequency use of Opus | Hard | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Personal Max 200 | 200 | - | 900 | No | - | Sonnet + Opus | Personal top version, suitable for frequent use of Opus | Hard | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Team | Standard seats: 30 per member Premium seats: 150 per member |
Standard seats: 25 per member Premium seats: 150 per member |
- | Yes | Minimum 5 members | Sonnet + Opus | The better choice for collective purchasing | Hard | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Enterprise | Customized | Customized | Customized | Yes | Customized | Sonnet + Opus | Higher data security, more usage | Very hard | ⭐⭐ |
| Third-party recharge (Personal Pro only) | About 20 | - | 45 | No | - | Sonnet | The most worry-free way to purchase | Easy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Anthropic API Key | Based on volume | - | - | No | - | Sonnet + Opus | Does not contain CC and lacks complete ecological advantages | Hard | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Third party charges based on volume | Based on volume | - | - | Yes | - | Sonnet + Opus | Very expensive, not recommended | Medium | ⭐ |
4. Precautions for use
If you are in China and choose the above-mentioned personal plan 1. Plan 2 or Plan 3, you also need to adopt the correct "scientific Internet access" to ensure that your account will not be blocked (a common occurrence). During the life cycle of each CC start, it must be ensured that the system is currently in the "Scientific Internet Access" start-up stage, and the nodes need to be in the "legal area" (such as US, MA, etc.). Be especially careful: CC runs in the command line, and the Terminal needs to be within the scope of "Science Internet".
1 | export https_proxy=http://127.0.0.1:7890 http_proxy=http://127.0.0.1:7890 all_proxy=socks5://127.0.0.1:7890 |
If you adopt the Team or Enterprise plan, you need to apply for purchase through an overseas legal regional company. Domestic traffic forwarding needs to be done through technical means, and the operation and maintenance requirements are high.