Claude Code

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Score9.4

Rank#2 of 103

From$17/mo

Free planYes

Runs onWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

Summary

Claude Code is a coding agent with chat assistance, terminal access and codebase indexing. It supports VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Cursor and Devin Desktop, and its listed capabilities include agent mode, desktop app control, browser control, screen understanding and human approval controls. The product is listed for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, as well as a Chrome extension. Its deployment model is hybrid. Claude Code is not included in the Free plan, although a free Claude plan is available. Pro includes Claude Code for $17.00 per month with an annual subscription discount, billed as $200 up front; the plan also lists more usage, projects and more Claude models. Max 5x costs $100.00 per month and includes five times more usage than Pro with higher output limits. Max 20x costs $200.00 per month and includes 20 times more usage than Pro with higher output limits. The company is listed as founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Who it is for

Claude Code may suit developers who want a coding agent with terminal and codebase access, and who use one of its listed IDEs. It is available through Pro and Max plans, not the Free plan.

What is good

Terminal access and codebase indexing
Supports VS Code and JetBrains IDEs
Human approval controls listed
Available on macOS, Windows and Linux

What to know first

Free plan does not include Claude Code
Pro annual subscription bills $200 up front
Max 5x costs $100.00 per month
Max 20x costs $200.00 per month

Verdict

Claude Code offers coding-agent functions across a broad list of platforms and IDEs. The key plan detail is that access starts with Pro, while Free does not include it.

Claude Code plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Free for everyone Claude Code is not included claude.com · 22 Sept 2026

Pro $17/mo Annual subscription discount; $200 billed up front Claude Code included · More usage · Projects · More Claude models claude.com · 22 Sept 2026

Max 5x $100/mo Monthly subscription Claude Code included · 5x more usage than Pro · Higher output limits claude.com · 22 Sept 2026

Max 20x $200/mo Monthly subscription Claude Code included · 20x more usage than Pro · Higher output limits claude.com · 22 Sept 2026