Pricing Updates

Plan changes, new tiers, and pricing updates.

This Week

Anthropicpricing

Link·May 6, 2026

Doubled Claude Code rate limits and higher Claude Opus API throughput, backed by a SpaceX Colossus 1 compute deal.

Best for: Claude Code and Claude API users who hit the five-hour rate ceiling on long sessions
When to use it: extended coding runs and high-throughput Opus calls that previously hit caps
Who benefits: Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plan users plus API customers

April 2026

Googlepricing

Link·Apr 10, 2026

Longer music tracks via Lyria 3 Pro now available to free Gemini users, previously limited to paid plans.

Best for: Producing demo tracks, podcast intros, or background music without switching to a separate audio tool
When to use it: You need a track longer than a short clip and want to experiment with styles and transitions before committing to a paid plan
Who benefits: Creators and marketers on free Gemini plans who previously had to use paid subscriptions for anything beyond 30-second samples

OpenAIpricing

Link·Apr 10, 2026

New mid-price Pro subscription at $100/month with 5x more Codex usage than Plus, positioned between Plus ($20) and the existing $200 Pro tier.

Best for: Running back-to-back Codex sessions throughout the day without hitting rate limits
When to use it: Plus throttling is slowing down your workflow but the $200 tier is more capacity than you need
Who benefits: Individual developers and small teams using Codex as their primary coding tool, not occasional users