Claude
Anthropic's assistant for writing, analysis and long documents. AI model and agent, with a free plan; runs on web, desktop, mobile. The stack builder picks it for copywriting, writing polish and documents.
What it is known for
- Strengths: web search, file creation and code execution; memory across conversations; Claude Code, Design, Slides and Docs.
- For: everyday work; teams of 2 to 150; large businesses; students.
- Runs on: web, iOS, Android and desktop; Chrome and Microsoft 365 extensions; API.
- Learning curve: the page does not say.
- Works with: Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Chrome extension and remote MCP connectors.
Read on October 9, 2026 from claude.com/pricing, claude.com.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic usage, up to 5 projects |
| Pro | $20/mo | Weekly usage limits apply |
| Max 5x | $100/mo | 5x Pro usage; monthly billing only |
| Max 20x | $200/mo | 20x Pro usage; monthly billing only |
| Team Standard seat | $25/mo, or $20/mo billed yearly | Per seat; $20 billed annually |
Checked by hand against claude.com/pricing on October 19, 2026; confidence high. Prices are monthly in US dollars unless the row says otherwise; the builder counts the plan it starts on, Pro.
When the stack builder picks it
The builder reads each job's rules from the top and takes the first step whose conditions hold and whose plan fits the money left. Claude is named in these steps:
- Copywriting, step 2 of 3, when less than $20 is left for it: the free plan; the step also names ChatGPT and Gemini, and the best score takes it.
- Copywriting, step 3 of 3, otherwise: Pro ($20/mo); the step also names ChatGPT, Gemini, Copy.ai and Jasper, and the best score takes it.
- Writing polish, step 3 of 3, otherwise: Pro ($20/mo); the step also names Grammarly, ChatGPT, Gemini and QuillBot, and the best score takes it.
- Documents, step 2 of 3, when less than $20 is left for it: the free plan; the step also names ChatGPT and Gemini, and the best score takes it.
- Documents, step 3 of 3, otherwise: Pro ($20/mo); the step also names ChatGPT and Gemini, and the best score takes it.
The rules are public in stack-rules.json, and how the stack builder scores explains the tie-break.
Alternatives the same rules name
- ChatGPT: OpenAI's assistant for writing, research and everyday questions. From free.
- Gemini: Google's assistant, tied into Gmail, Docs and Search. From free.
- Copy.ai: AI copy and email drafts for sales and marketing. From $29/mo.
- Jasper: AI copywriting for marketing teams, kept in a brand voice. From $69/mo.
- Grammarly: Checks and rewrites your writing as you type, anywhere. From free.
- QuillBot: Paraphrases, checks grammar and tone, and summarises, in the browser, Word and on your phone. From free.
Signals and what people say
- App Store: 4.7 from 274,999 ratings, as of October 7, 2026
- Hacker News, 30 days to October 15, 2026: 23 stories
Change log
- October 19, 2026: plans and prices checked against claude.com/pricing; nothing had moved.
- October 6, 2026: plans and prices first recorded from claude.com/pricing.
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