INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A screenshot of various Claude pricing plans captured on April 9, 2025.
Credit:
Benj Edwards
Probably not coincidentally, the highest Max plan matches the price point of OpenAI's
$200 "Pro" plan for ChatGPT, which promises "unlimited" access to OpenAI's models, including more advanced models like "o1-pro." OpenAI
introduced this plan in December as a higher tier above its $20 "ChatGPT Plus" subscription, first introduced in February 2023.The pricing
war between Anthropic and OpenAI reflects the resource-intensive nature of running state-of-the-art AI models
Both companies face the challenge of satisfying power users while keeping their services financially sustainable.Beyond higher usage limits,
Claude Max subscribers will also reportedly receive priority access to unspecified new features and models as they roll out
Max subscribers will also get higher output limits for "better and richer responses and Artifacts," referring to Claude's capability to
create document-style outputs of varying lengths and complexity.Users who subscribe to Max will also receive "priority access during high
traffic periods," suggesting Anthropic has implemented a tiered queue system that prioritizes its highest-paying customers during server
This somewhat mirrors OpenAI's ChatGPT subscription structure, which offers free access, a $20 "Plus" plan, and a $200 "Pro" plan.Anthropic
says the new Max plan is available immediately in all regions where Claude operates.
