Paid toolClaude Code
Included with paid Claude plans; API billing is separate
An AI coding workflow in your terminal and development tools.
What it is useful for
Claude Code is included in paid Claude plans and shares their usage limits. Console authentication can instead use pay-as-you-go API billing.
AI coding
Conditions and limits
- A qualifying paid subscription or separately funded API account is required.
- Subscription and API balances are different.
Before you choose
Claude Free chat access does not include Claude Code. The OSS support program is a separate application route.
Sources & last check
- Current official plan or product documentation. Checked 2026-09-16