What are the main features of ChatGBot?

ChatGBot provides access to multiple leading AI models, including OpenAI GPT models, Claude Sonnet, and open-source models such as GLM and Qwen. Main features include real-time web search, an AI App Builder, Canvas for documents and code, voice input, document chat, image generation, and multilingual support.

How do I access AI models?

Simply sign up for an account and you can immediately start chatting with various AI models through our unified interface. Switch between models seamlessly in the same conversation.

Which AI models are available in ChatGBot?

We offer access to OpenAI GPT models, Claude Sonnet, and open-source models such as GLM, Qwen, and DeepSeek. Supported models may change based on provider availability and plan limits.

What is the pricing structure?

We offer a free plan with basic features, a Pro plan at $19.99/month with access to premium models, and an Ultra Pro plan at $39.99/month with expanded limits and priority support.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees.

Yes, we take data security seriously. All conversations are encrypted and we follow industry-standard security practices to protect your information.

Can ChatGBot build web apps?

Yes. The App Builder turns a plain-language prompt into a running web app with a live preview. Iterate by chatting — every change redeploys instantly — and export the full source code as a ZIP whenever you like.

Canvas opens documents and code in an editable side panel next to your conversation. You can watch the AI write in real time, edit the content yourself, and export or print the finished result.

Does ChatGBot support voice input?

Yes — tap the microphone in the chat bar and speak. Your words are transcribed in seconds and work in every language ChatGBot supports.

Claude Code Pricing in 2026: Plans and Costs Explained

By the Chatgbot Team · Published August 17, 2026

Claude Code pricing and plans — Photo by Leeloo The First on Pexels

Claude Code is available in two ways: included with Anthropic's paid Claude plans (like Pro and Max), or through usage-based API billing where you pay for the tokens it reads and writes. There is no single flat price, so what you pay depends on which path you pick and how much coding work you run through it.

This guide walks through both payment options, explains what usage-based pricing means for a coding tool, and shows how to estimate and keep control of your costs. Exact dollar figures change often, so treat any numbers you see as a snapshot and confirm current pricing on Anthropic's site.

If you mainly want to chat with Claude and other models at a flat monthly price, that is a different product from Claude Code. More on that distinction near the end.

The two ways to pay for Claude Code

There are two billing paths, and it helps to see them side by side before going deeper.

Path	How you pay	Best for
Claude subscription (Pro, Max)	Flat monthly fee, Claude Code usage included up to plan limits	Individuals who want predictable billing
API pay-as-you-go	Metered by tokens used, billed to your API account	Heavy users, teams, and automated workflows

The subscription path bundles Claude Code into a plan you may already pay for. The API path bills you separately for exactly what you use. Some people use one, some use both for different jobs.

Included in a Claude subscription

Anthropic's paid Claude plans, such as Pro and the higher-tier Max, include access to Claude Code within the plan's usage limits. This is the simplest option because you pay one predictable monthly amount and do not get a separate bill per coding session.

The trade-off is that plans come with usage caps. Lighter plans give you a smaller allowance, while higher tiers give you much more room before you hit a limit. If you code occasionally or in short bursts, a subscription often covers everything without extra thought.

For a fuller look at how the subscription tiers compare, see our overview of Claude pricing.

API pay-as-you-go pricing

The second path is usage-based billing through the Claude API. Here you are not buying a seat or a flat plan. You pay for tokens, the small units of text the model reads (input) and produces (output). Every request adds up based on how much text moved in and out.

Input tokens (the code and instructions Claude reads) and output tokens (the code and explanations Claude writes) are usually priced differently, with output costing more. More capable models cost more per token than lighter, faster ones, so your model choice directly shapes the bill.

Why token cost matters for coding

Coding is token-heavy in a way that casual chat is not. When Claude Code works on your project, it reads files, tracks context, and writes new code, and all of that counts as tokens. A few key drivers push usage up or down:

How much code it reads. Pointing it at large files or whole folders pulls a lot of input tokens into each request.
How much it writes. Generating long files, tests, or detailed explanations adds output tokens.
How long the conversation runs. Longer back-and-forth sessions carry more context along, which raises token counts.
Which model you use. A heavier model on a big task costs more than a lighter model on a small one.

In short, the more context Claude Code has to juggle, the more you pay per task on the API path.

How to estimate your costs

You cannot predict token usage to the penny, but you can get a workable estimate. Think about the shape of your typical work rather than trying to count individual tokens.

Gauge your task size. Quick edits and small fixes use few tokens. Large refactors across many files use far more.
Estimate your volume. A handful of tasks a week is very different from all-day use.
Pick a model tier. Decide whether your work needs the most capable model or whether a lighter one is enough.
Watch the first week. Real usage over a few days tells you more than any upfront guess.

Anthropic's billing dashboard shows your actual token usage and spend, so the fastest way to learn your real cost is to run normally for a short period and read the numbers.

How to control what you spend

Both paths give you levers to keep costs in check. A few habits make a big difference on the API path especially.

Scope your requests. Point Claude Code at the specific files that matter instead of your whole project when you can.
Keep sessions focused. Starting fresh for a new task avoids dragging old context (and its token cost) along.
Match the model to the job. Use a lighter model for simple edits and save the heaviest model for hard problems.
Set spending limits. The API account lets you set usage caps and alerts so a busy day cannot surprise you.
Prefer a subscription for steady light use. If your usage is modest and regular, a flat plan removes the guesswork entirely.

Estimating Claude Code costs — Photo by Markus Winkler on Pexels

Which option suits you

The right choice comes down to how much you code and whether you value predictability or fine-grained control.

Light and casual users are usually best served by a Claude subscription. One flat fee, no per-task math, and enough allowance for occasional coding help. It is the calm, predictable option.

Heavy users and teams often prefer API pay-as-you-go. You pay only for what you use, you can run many parallel or automated jobs, and you can set caps per project. For a busy team, metered billing can map more cleanly to real workload than fixed seats.

If you are still deciding whether a coding assistant fits your workflow at all, our guide to what Claude Code is covers the basics, and our roundup of the best AI for coding compares the wider field.

Prices change, so always check

AI pricing moves quickly. Model prices get adjusted, plan limits shift, and new tiers appear. Any figure you read in an article, including this one, is a point-in-time picture and not a promise.

Before you commit, confirm the current numbers on Anthropic's official pricing pages. That is the only source guaranteed to reflect today's rates for both the subscription plans and the API.

Where Chatgbot fits

Claude Code, the Claude API, and Anthropic's other developer tools are separate Anthropic products, and their billing runs through Anthropic directly. Chatgbot does not provide Claude Code, so nothing in this guide is billed through Chatgbot.

What Chatgbot does offer is everyday chat with Claude alongside other models at one flat price. In Chatgbot you can talk with Claude, OpenAI's GPT, DeepSeek, Qwen, and GLM, and switch between them mid-conversation, plus use image generation, PDF analysis, and web search. So for hands-on coding through Claude Code you go to Anthropic, and for flat-price chat access to Claude and several other models in one app you use Chatgbot. To compare chat plans, see Claude Pro vs ChatGPT Plus.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Claude Code cost?

There is no single price. Claude Code is included in paid Claude plans like Pro and Max up to their usage limits, or you can pay per token through the Claude API. Your cost depends on which path you use and how much coding work you run. Check Anthropic for current figures.

Is Claude Code free?

Claude Code is not a free-standing free tool. You reach it either through a paid Claude subscription or through usage-based API billing, both of which cost money. There is no unlimited free tier for it.

What does usage-based pricing mean for Claude Code?

On the API path you pay for tokens, the units of text the model reads and writes. Because coding involves reading files and generating code, larger tasks and longer sessions use more tokens and cost more, while small focused edits cost less.

Does Chatgbot include Claude Code?

No. Claude Code is a separate Anthropic product billed through Anthropic. Chatgbot includes Claude for everyday chat alongside other models like GPT, DeepSeek, Qwen, and GLM, but it does not provide Claude Code or the Claude API.

The takeaway

Claude Code pricing boils down to two paths: a flat Claude subscription that suits light, predictable use, or API pay-as-you-go that suits heavy users and teams who want to pay for exactly what they use. Watch your token usage, scope your requests, and confirm live prices with Anthropic before you commit. If what you really want is flat-price chat access to Claude and several other AI models in one place, try Chatgbot.