Anthropic Launches ‘Max’ Plan for Power Users of Claude

Anthropic has launched a new subscription tier called the Max plan, aimed at users who rely on its Claude AI assistant for frequent, complex, or high-volume tasks. The new plan provides significantly expanded usage limits—up to 20 times more than the standard Pro plan—along with priority access to Anthropic’s latest models and features.

According to the company, the Max plan was developed in response to a top request from its most engaged users: greater access to Claude for extended, uninterrupted collaboration.

Two Usage Tiers for Greater Flexibility

The Max plan introduces two levels of service to accommodate varying user needs:

• Expanded Usage – $100/month: Provides 5x more usage than the Pro plan, ideal for users who frequently rely on Claude across diverse tasks.

• Maximum Flexibility – $200/month: Offers 20x more usage than Pro, best suited for users who work with Claude daily on intensive or complex workflows.

These options are designed to scale with a user’s workflow, allowing them to adjust based on evolving project demands.

Who It's For

The Max plan is tailored to users who:

• Need longer, more detailed conversations to complete creative or technical work

• Regularly engage with large documents or datasets

• Face tight deadlines that current usage limits hinder

• Depend on Claude throughout the day for writing, planning, coding, analysis, and more

Anthropic highlights that this expanded access unlocks deeper collaboration, especially for users building entire projects or making high-stakes decisions with Claude’s support.

Available Now

The Max plan is now available in all supported regions—sign up or upgrade at claude.ai/upgrade, or view all plan options on the pricing page to find the right fit for your workflow.

Anthropic also encourages users to visit its pricing page to compare all available plan options and choose the experience that best fits their needs.

What This Means

Anthropic’s new Max plan reflects a broader shift in AI access: building subscription tiers for users who treat AI as a daily collaborator across writing, coding, analysis, and decision-making. With usage limits up to 20 times higher than the standard Pro plan, Max is designed for those who rely on Claude for sustained, high-volume work—not just occasional tasks.

At $100 to $200 per month, the Max plan enters the same premium tier as OpenAI’s ChatGPT Pro plan, which also runs $200/month and targets users with intensive needs. While OpenAI’s $20/month Plus tier remains accessible for casual use, both companies now offer higher-cost subscriptions aimed at professionals who require performance, uptime, and uninterrupted collaboration.

Anthropic’s approach emphasizes flexibility: users can select a usage tier that matches their workflow and scale up or down as needed. That makes it a compelling option for individuals and small teams who need Claude throughout the day but don’t want to move directly into enterprise contracts.

As AI continues to integrate into creative and technical work, subscription models like Max suggest how companies are adapting: offering sustained access, greater control, and early entry into the most advanced tools. For power users, these plans aren’t just about capacity—they’re about building with AI as a consistent, evolving partner.

Editor’s Note: This article was created by Alicia Shapiro, CMO of AiNews.com, with writing, image, and idea-generation support from ChatGPT, an AI assistant. However, the final perspective and editorial choices are solely Alicia Shapiro’s. Special thanks to ChatGPT for assistance with research and editorial support in crafting this article.