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Claude Code Cost Calculator

Find out whether Claude Pro, Max, or the API is cheapest for your usage. Adjust the sliders and see your monthly bill in real time.

Hours per day using Claude Code4h / day

1h16h

Primary model

Usage intensity

Estimated monthly usage: 13.2M tokens (4h/day × 22 working days × 150K/hr)

Monthly cost comparison

Claude API

Pay per token. No usage cap.

$87/mo

Claude ProCheapest

Limited usage — may hit caps at heavy intensity.

$20/mo

Claude Max ($100/mo)

5× more usage than Pro.

$100/mo

Claude Max ($200/mo)

Effectively unlimited usage.

$200/mo

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