Anthropic Revamps Claude Subscription Plans and Removes Limits
The company has rebranded its premium tiers and increased resource capacity for professional users.
New Names and Terms
Leading AI company Anthropic has introduced significant changes to its subscription structure, focusing on its most expensive Claude packages to provide a more flexible user experience. The company has officially renamed its plans and removed the five-hour usage limit previously imposed on its highest-tier offering.
The $100 subscription, formerly known as "Max 5x," is now simply called "Max." The $200 package has been rebranded as "Ultra." While prices remain unchanged, the terms of service have improved. Most notably, the five-hour usage limit that automatically triggered during intensive use has been removed for verified Ultra subscribers. Anthropic states that this change is already active for most existing users. For new accounts, temporary restrictions remain in place until the company completes account verification—a measure intended to prevent fraud and system abuse. Users will receive a notification once their verification is complete.
Technical Details and API Credits
The updated packages offer varying levels of resources. The Max plan provides five times the capacity of the "Pro" version over both five-hour and weekly intervals, along with $100 in API credits. The Ultra plan offers ten times the weekly resources of the Pro plan and includes $200 in API credits. Both plans feature access to Fable, Anthropic’s most powerful model, which can be used up to half of the weekly limit. For European users, these plans are priced at 90 and 180 euros, respectively.
Context and Future Outlook
Anthropic has faced criticism recently, including a lawsuit filed in June alleging that the company misrepresented the capabilities of its Max plans. Despite this, the company continues to expand its computing power, which previously allowed them to double limits for Claude Code users. Through these changes, Anthropic aims to remain competitive and provide a more stable environment for those using AI for professional purposes. For users who rely on Claude for programming or data analysis, these updates mean fewer interruptions and a more predictable workflow.