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Claude

Freemium#5 of 65 in AI ChatbotsAi AssistantAI Personal AssistantsGeneral-Purpose AI Assistants+3 more

Claude: Claude combines cited web search, file analysis, and coding help, with a free plan. Ranked #5 of 65 in AI Chatbots by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for research, document analysis, and coding assistance.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    9.0 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Research, document analysis, and coding assistance
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Web search
    Yes
  • Founded
    2021 · San Francisco, California, United States
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Searches the web and provides citations in responses.
    • Analyzes uploaded documents and images, and can execute code.
    • Free plan includes web search, file creation, and app connections.

  • Where it doesn't

    • Does not generate photos or illustrations.
    • Some advanced features are reserved for paid plans.
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.

Our verdict on Claude

Claude is Anthropic’s conversational AI assistant for individuals and organizations. It supports chat, web search with citations, document and image analysis, code execution, file creation, Projects, connectors, and interactive visual content. Access is available on web, desktop, and mobile, including iOS and Android. Its breadth suits people who move between research, working with files, and coding assistance rather than needing only a narrow chat function.

The free plan includes chat across web, desktop, and mobile, web search, file creation and code execution, app and tool connections, and Artifacts. Pro adds more usage, Projects, more Claude models, Claude Code, and Claude Design, Slides, and Docs. Max 5x and Max 20x are differentiated by their stated Pro capacity per session. Team Standard adds central billing and administration, single sign-on, and connectors administration; Team Premium adds more usage than standard seats. The plan structure spans individual usage and team administration, so buyers should compare the features attached to each tier with their actual workflow.

For research and knowledge work, cited web search and file analysis are central strengths, while Projects help organize chats and documents. Connectors include Linear, Slack, Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Calendar. Teams can also use administration controls and single sign-on. Claude can create diagrams, charts, and interactive HTML/SVG visuals, but it does not generate photos or illustrations. Choose it if analysis, coding, and connected work matter; consider another tool if photo or illustration generation is essential. Its listed support channel is documentation.

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Claude pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.
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Claude fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNot verified
Web searchYes
File uploadsYes
Image generationNo
Mobile appsYes
App integrationsYes
Team workspaceYes
DeploymentCloud, Desktop, Mobile
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
Compliance & securitySOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
SupportDocs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations5 integrations: Linear, Slack, Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar
PricingFree plan (source)
Websiteclaude.ai
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

Claude integrations

Claude lists 5 integrations on its own site.

  • Linear
  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Gmail
  • Google Calendar

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Claude is ranked in 8 of our directories; the 6 strongest besides AI Chatbots.

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