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Claude Max vs Ultra: Plans, Pricing and What Each Actually Buys You

Nov 7, 2026 • Video • English captions available

On October 30, Anthropic renamed its two Max plans. Max 5x is now Max and Max 20x is now Ultra. The prices did not change. This video breaks down what each plan actually buys you, where the usage limits sit and which plan fits which kind of work.

What the video covers

  • The October 30 rename and what stayed the same
  • Max at $100 a month: 5x Pro’s usage every five hours and every week
  • Ultra at $200 a month: 10x Pro’s usage a week, with no five-hour limit once verified
  • Benefits and costs side by side, and which plan is for whom

Prefer reading or listening? The Claude Max pricing guide has every plan, limit and price in one place.