{"id":"4df10c4f-4a45-4bc5-bc7e-0618b81f542d","title":"Claude Usage Limit: Opus and Sonnet","created_at":"2025-09-03T16:38:15Z","saved":true,"shared":true,"branch_id":"00000000-0000-4000-0000-000000000000","profile":{"id":null,"name":null,"model":"claude-4-sonnet","model_name":"Claude 4.5 Sonnet","model_provider":"anthropic","model_input_limit":1000000,"recommended":false,"model_info":"\n\n<div class=\"heading\">\n <div class=\"left\">\n \n \n \n <svg class=\"model-icon icon-xs\" data-model=\"claude-4-sonnet\">\n <use href=\"#icon-anthropic\"/>\n </svg>\n <h3>\n \n <span class=\"model-provider\">Anthropic</span>\n \n <span class=\"model-name\">none</span>\n </h3>\n </div>\n\n \n <a href=\"/settings?p=custom_assistant&id=none\">\n <svg class=\"icon-sm edit-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <use href=\"#icon-pencil\" />\n </svg>\n </a>\n \n</div>\n\n\n<hr />\n<ul>\n \n <li>\n <h4>\n Cost\n </h4>\n <span>\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n <div class=\"score\" aria-label=\"Relatively expensive\">\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-cost --medium\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-cost --medium\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-cost --medium\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-cost --medium\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"unfilled-cost --medium\"></div>\n \n \n </div>\n</span>\n </li>\n <li>\n <h4>\n Quality\n </h4>\n <span>\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n <div class=\"score\" aria-label=\"Rated 4 out of 5\">\n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"unfilled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n </div>\n</span>\n </li>\n <li>\n <h4>\n Speed\n </h4>\n <span>\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n <div class=\"score\" aria-label=\"Rated 3 out of 5\">\n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"unfilled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"unfilled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n </div>\n</span>\n </li>\n <li>\n <h4>\n Privacy\n </h4>\n <span>\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n <div class=\"score\" aria-label=\"Rated 4 out of 5\">\n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"unfilled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n </div>\n</span>\n </li>\n <li class=\"divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"></li>\n <li>\n <h4>Last updated</h4>\n <span class=\"date\">\n \n \n 2025-09-29\n \n \n </span>\n </li>\n \n</ul>\n","model_provider_name":"Anthropic","internet_access":true,"personalizations":true,"shortcut":null,"is_default_profile":false},"tag_ids":[],"read_only":true}

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Use two powerful AI products in one simple subscription.Heavy Opus users with large codebases or those running multiple Claude Code instances in parallel will hit their limits sooner. Model access: Max plan subscribers can use Sonnet or Opus 4 on Claude Code (switch between them using the /model command). Best for: Everyday use with larger codebases, or power users.\n\n<p><strong>Claude Usage | ClaudeLog</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://claudelog.com/mechanics/claude-usage/\" target=\"_blank\">https://claudelog.com/mechanics/claude-usage/</a><br>\nAug 16, 2025 Usage by Access Method Web Interface (claude.ai) Free tier: Approximately 30 messages per day with rate limiting Pro subscription: Higher message limits with Sonnet and limited Opus 4.1 access Max subscriptions: Extensive message allowances with full model access Reset patterns: Daily and hourly limits, with weekly caps being introduced August ...</p>\n<p><strong>What is the Limit of Claude AI | ClaudeLog</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://claudelog.com/faqs/what-is-the-limit-of-claude-ai/\" target=\"_blank\">https://claudelog.com/faqs/what-is-the-limit-of-claude-ai/</a><br>\nAug 31, 2025 Technical Constraints Claude AI operates within specific technical boundaries that affect conversation length, file handling, and processing capabilities. Context Window Limits: Standard Models: 200K tokens (Claude 4.1 Opus, Claude 4 Opus, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3.5 Haiku) Claude 4 Sonnet via API: 1M tokens (5x larger context window, API ...</p>\n<p><strong>Claude Code Pricing | ClaudeLog</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://claudelog.com/claude-code-pricing/\" target=\"_blank\">https://claudelog.com/claude-code-pricing/</a><br>\nJun 16, 2025 Sonnet 4 + limited Opus. 5x Pro limits. Professional with some Opus. Max $200.The free plan does not support Claude Code access. You need at least a Pro subscription or API credits to use Claude Code. Claude Pro ($17/month annually, $20/month monthly) - Light Development. Claude Pro includes access to Claude 4 Sonnet model with 5x usage limits compared to the free tier.</p>\n<p><strong>Claude Code Usage Limits | ClaudeLog</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://claudelog.com/faqs/claude-code-usage-limits/\" target=\"_blank\">https://claudelog.com/faqs/claude-code-usage-limits/</a><br>\n Real-world Claude Code Max plans: usage limits, strategic model selection, and how Plan Mode bridges intelligence gap between Opus and Sonnet.</p>\n<p><strong>Reached Claude AI's Rate Limit: What Should You Do?</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://blog.typingmind.com/bypass-claude-ai-usage-limit/\" target=\"_blank\">https://blog.typingmind.com/bypass-claude-ai-usage-limit/</a><br>\nJul 29, 2024 Claude AI Usage Limit. User bumped into low thresholds and this limit started to hold users backClaude 3 family: including Claude 3 Haiku, Sonnet, Opus, resource-intensive models excelling in complex tasks like financial modeling, drug discovery, research and development, and strategic analysis. Claude 3.5 Sonnet: just released in June 2024, this is currently the most powerful and intelligent model, outperforming ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Llama models (in some benchmarks).</p>\n<p><strong>Usage limits (Claude 4 moldes) : r/ClaudeAI - Reddit</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1kswggq/usage_limits_claude_4_moldes/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1kswggq/usage_limits_claude_4_moldes/</a><br>\nMay 22, 2025 On one chat, I was using Opus 4, Sonnet 4 on the other. On both chats, I began the conversation by uploading a Google Doc with around 15000 ...</p>\n<p><strong>Has anyone tested usage caps on Claude Opus vs Sonnet vs Haiku for ...</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1bf4mnj/has_anyone_tested_usage_caps_on_claude_opus_vs/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1bf4mnj/has_anyone_tested_usage_caps_on_claude_opus_vs/</a><br>\n Basically the title. Claude.ai gives no signification how message limits for each model available in Claude Pro works. I would assume logically that you get the most messages with Haiku, second most with Sonnet, and least messages with Opus. Since I don't know, I generally do everything with Opus just in case they are all the same but I get limited with long context messages really quickly ...</p>\n<p><strong>Can I still use Sonnet after Opus usage limit reached? - Reddit</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1cphexz/can_i_still_use_sonnet_after_opus_usage_limit/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1cphexz/can_i_still_use_sonnet_after_opus_usage_limit/</a><br>\n This is a subreddit dedicated to discussing Claude, an AI assistant created by Anthropic to be helpful, harmless, and honest. Claude does not actually run this community - it is a place for people to talk about Claude's capabilities, limitations, emerging personality and potential impacts on society as an artificial intelligence.</p>\n<p><strong>Pro Message Limit on Sonnet and Haiku? : r/ClaudeAI - Reddit</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1bocrvl/pro_message_limit_on_sonnet_and_haiku/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1bocrvl/pro_message_limit_on_sonnet_and_haiku/</a><br>\n It looks like the message limit is the same whether I'm using Opus, Sonnet, or Haiku, even though I have a pro subscription. Is this the same for everyone else? Ideally, they should let us send 5x as many messages to Sonnet as Opus, because the API pricing is 1/5 as much.</p>\n<p><strong>Rate limits - Anthropic API</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://docs.anthropic.com/en/api/rate-limits\" target=\"_blank\">https://docs.anthropic.com/en/api/rate-limits</a><br>\nMar 04, 2024 To mitigate misuse and manage capacity on our API, we have implemented limits on how much an organization can use the Claude API.Your organization will increase tiers automatically as you reach certain thresholds while using the API. Limits are set at the organization level. You can see your organization’s limits in the Limits page in the Anthropic Console.</p>\n<p><strong>Learn about Anthropic's pricing structure for models and features</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/about-claude/pricing\" target=\"_blank\">https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/about-claude/pricing</a><br>\nMay 06, 2025 When using Claude Sonnet 4 with the 1M token context window enabled, requests that exceed 200K input tokens are automatically charged at premium long context rates: The 1M token context window is currently in beta for organizations in usage tier 4 and organizations with custom rate limits.Batch operations: Use the Batch API for non-time-sensitive tasks. Monitor usage patterns: Track token consumption to identify optimization opportunities.</p>\n<p><strong>Service tiers - Anthropic API</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://docs.anthropic.com/en/api/service-tiers\" target=\"_blank\">https://docs.anthropic.com/en/api/service-tiers</a><br>\n Different tiers of service allow you to balance availability, performance, and predictable costs based on your application's needs.</p>\n<p><strong>Anthropic Claude API: A Practical Guide - Acorn Labs</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.acorn.io/resources/learning-center/claude-api/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.acorn.io/resources/learning-center/claude-api/</a><br>\nOct 07, 2024 The Claude API, developed by Anthropic, allows developers to integrate Claude’s advanced language models into their applications for a wide range of tasks, such as text generation, summarization, and conversational agents. The API supports various models, providing flexibility depending on the complexity and speed required for the task. It is available with scalable access options, including pay-as-you-go pricing and higher-volume custom plans for enterprise use.</p>\n<p><strong>Claude Usage | ClaudeLog</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://claudelog.com/mechanics/claude-usage/\" target=\"_blank\">https://claudelog.com/mechanics/claude-usage/</a><br>\nAug 16, 2025 Claude Usage Claude AI usage varies significantly across different access methods and subscription tiers. Understanding consumption patterns helps optimize your interaction strategy and avoid unexpected limitations. If you're experiencing usage issues across any Claude platform, check Anthropic's Status Page for service status updates and r/ClaudeAI Performance Megathread where the 300k ...</p>\n<p><strong>what-is-the-difference-between-claude-api-and-subscription | ClaudeLog</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://claudelog.com/faqs/what-is-the-difference-between-claude-api-and-subscription/\" target=\"_blank\">https://claudelog.com/faqs/what-is-the-difference-between-claude-api-and-subscription/</a><br>\nJun 18, 2025 The API also includes additional functionality and is accessible everywhere. Subscription service does not work with every Anthropic integration, limiting your ability to use Claude across different tools and platforms that require API access. Model Access Comparison. Claude Pro Subscription includes access to Claude 4 Sonnet with 5x usage limits compared to the free tier.</p>\n<p><strong>Build with Claude \\ Anthropic</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.anthropic.com/api\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.anthropic.com/api</a><br>\nJul 12, 2023 Access to all Claude models. Usage-based tiers. Automatically increasing rate limits. Simple pay-as-you-go pricing. Self-serve deployment on workbench.Claude can handle ticket triage, on-demand complex inquiries using rich context awareness, and multi-step support workflows—all with a casual tone and conversational responses. Learn more.</p>\n<p><strong>Pricing - Anthropic</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.anthropic.com/pricing\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.anthropic.com/pricing</a><br>\n Everything in Pro, plus: · Choose 5x or 20x more usage per session than Pro* · Higher output limits for all tasks · Early access to advanced Claude features.</p>\n<p><strong>What is Claude 2 API: Pricing &amp; Features -</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://cladopedia.com/what-is-claude-2-api-pricing-features/\" target=\"_blank\">https://cladopedia.com/what-is-claude-2-api-pricing-features/</a><br>\nDec 14, 2024 Claude 2 is offered through a usage-based pricing model based on the number of messages. ... Claude 2 provides a Python SDK and API that can be integrated into any application like websites, mobile apps, IoT devices and so on. ... Claude 2 has a usage-based pricing model based on number of messages starting at $0.004 per message.</p>\n<p><strong>Our approach to API rate limits | Anthropic Help Center</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/8243635-our-approach-to-api-rate-limits\" target=\"_blank\">https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/8243635-our-approach-to-api-rate-limits</a><br>\n Rate limits are set at the organization level and are defined by usage tiers. Each tier has different spend and rate limits, with automatic tier advancement.</p>\n<p><strong>Pricing</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.anthropic.com/pricing\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.anthropic.com/pricing</a><br>\nJul 12, 2023 Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.Try Claude. Chat on web, iOS, Android, and on your desktop. Generate code and visualize data.</p>\n<p><strong>Claude Sonnet 4</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet</a><br>\n Pricing for Claude Sonnet 4 starts at $3 per million input tokens and $15 per million output tokens, with up to 90% cost savings with prompt caching and 50% ...</p>\n<p><strong>Claude Code: Deep coding at terminal velocity \\ Anthropic</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code</a><br>\nApr 19, 2025 Transform hours of debugging into seconds with a single command. Experience coding at thought-speed with Claude's AI that understands your entire codebase—no more context switching, just breakthrough results.How do I get started with Claude Code? There are two ways to access Claude Code: with your Claude Pro or Max subscription, or with an Anthropic Console account.</p>\n<p><strong>Claude's Max Plan: Expanded Access for Demanding ...</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.anthropic.com/news/max-plan?subjects=announcements\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.anthropic.com/news/max-plan?subjects=announcements</a><br>\nApr 09, 2025 Anthropic's Claude pricing plans page: Free ($0), Pro ($18 per month ... Explore our pricing page to see all plan options and select the one ...</p>\n<p><strong>Claude Max \\ Anthropic</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.anthropic.com/max\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.anthropic.com/max</a><br>\nJun 30, 2025 Explore pricing. Download apps. Claude log in.Research artifacts with citations Build shareable reports with proper citations. Choose from APA, MLA, Chicago, and other citation styles. Data analysis Upload files to identify patterns, calculate stats, and get actionable insights for work or personal decisions. Data visualization Create charts and diagrams to make data clear.</p>\n<p><strong>Claude Opus 4.1</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.anthropic.com/claude/opus\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.anthropic.com/claude/opus</a><br>\nMay 22, 2025 Pricing for Claude Opus 4.1 starts at $15 per million input tokens and $75 per million output tokens, with up to 90% cost savings with prompt ...</p>\n<p>**How much does Claude 2 cost? <a href=\"https://cladopedia.com/how-much-does-claude-2-cost/\" target=\"_blank\">https://cladopedia.com/how-much-does-claude-2-cost/</a>-does-claude-2-cost/)<br>\nJan 11, 2025 Claude 2 builds on Claude 1, Anthropic ’ s first AI assistant released in 2021, with improved capabilities. ... Anthropic has stated that its pricing philosophy for Claude 2 is based on enabling broad access rather than focusing narrowly on profits. ... Anthropic has hinted that pricing for Claude will decrease over time as feasibility allows.</p>\n<p><strong>Understanding pricing : r/ClaudeAI</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1e5ju7m/understanding_pricing/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1e5ju7m/understanding_pricing/</a><br>\nSep 03, 2024 For example, Claude's Haiku model costs: $0.25 / MTok (Input) $1.25 / MTok (Output) (https://www.anthropic.com/pricing#anthropic-api). Does ...</p>\n<p><strong>Claude</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://claude.ai/\" target=\"_blank\">https://claude.ai/</a><br>\n Claude is a next generation AI assistant built by Anthropic and trained to be safe, accurate, and secure to help you do your best work. · Explore plans.</p>\n<p><strong>Learn about Anthropic's pricing structure for models and features</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/about-claude/pricing\" target=\"_blank\">https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/about-claude/pricing</a><br>\nMay 06, 2025 Even with the beta flag enabled, requests with fewer than 200K input tokens are charged at standard rates. If your request exceeds 200K input tokens, all tokens incur premium pricing. The 200K threshold is based solely on input tokens (including cache reads/writes). Output token count does not affect pricing tier selection, though output tokens are charged at the higher rate when the input threshold is exceeded.</p>\n</details><p>Based on the available information, <strong>the usage limit in Claude Code appears to be tied to your overall subscription plan rather than being model-specific</strong>. Here's what this means for switching between models:</p>\n<h2>Model Switching Capability</h2>\n<p><strong>Max plan subscribers can switch between Sonnet and Opus models</strong> using the <code>/model</code> command in Claude Code <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/11145838-using-claude-code-with-your-pro-or-max-plan\" target=\"_blank\">1</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/11145838-using-claude-code-with-your-pro-or-max-plan#:~:text=Why%20use,power%20users.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJ0hhTWdGpTqggqx8hw8tz5Ga_kPUGIXUjwxF_igEkizUxl1dO0O-13nM_hcsDKZeS\"> support.anthropic.com</span><b>1. Using Claude Code with your Pro or Max plan | Anthropic Help Center</b></a><span class=\"passage\">Why use Claude and Claude Code? Use two powerful AI products in one simple subscription.Heavy Opus users with large codebases or those running multiple Claude Code instances in parallel will hit their limits sooner. Model access: Max plan subscribers can use Sonnet or Opus 4 on Claude Code (switch between them using the /model command). Best for: Everyday use with larger codebases, or power users.</span></span></sup>. However, if you're on a Pro plan, you have access to Claude 4 Sonnet with limited Opus access <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://claudelog.com/claude-code-pricing/\" target=\"_blank\">2</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://claudelog.com/claude-code-pricing/#:~:text=Sonnet%204,free%20tier.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJ_3_OqRuK5IOgVXch9m_dg_sfXPaHTn70D-BHV8iuzgE%3D\"> claudelog.com</span><b>2. Claude Code Pricing | ClaudeLog</b></a><span class=\"passage\">Sonnet 4 + limited Opus. 5x Pro limits. Professional with some Opus. Max $200.The free plan does not support Claude Code access. You need at least a Pro subscription or API credits to use Claude Code. Claude Pro ($17/month annually, $20/month monthly) - Light Development. Claude Pro includes access to Claude 4 Sonnet model with 5x usage limits compared to the free tier.</span></span></sup>.</p>\n<h2>Usage Limit Structure</h2>\n<p>The usage limits are <strong>user/subscription-based rather than model-specific</strong>. This means:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pro subscription</strong>: Provides 5x usage limits compared to the free tier <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://claudelog.com/claude-code-pricing/\" target=\"_blank\">2</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://claudelog.com/claude-code-pricing/#:~:text=Sonnet%204,free%20tier.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJ_3_OqRuK5IOgVXch9m_dg_sfXPaHTn70D-BHV8iuzgE%3D\"> claudelog.com</span><b>2. Claude Code Pricing | ClaudeLog</b></a><span class=\"passage\">Sonnet 4 + limited Opus. 5x Pro limits. Professional with some Opus. Max $200.The free plan does not support Claude Code access. You need at least a Pro subscription or API credits to use Claude Code. Claude Pro ($17/month annually, $20/month monthly) - Light Development. Claude Pro includes access to Claude 4 Sonnet model with 5x usage limits compared to the free tier.</span></span></sup><sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://claudelog.com/faqs/what-is-the-difference-between-claude-api-and-subscription/\" target=\"_blank\">3</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://claudelog.com/faqs/what-is-the-difference-between-claude-api-and-subscription/#:~:text=The%20API,free%20tier.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJ_3_OqRuK5IOgVXch9m_dg_sfXPaHTn70D-BHV8iuzgE%3D\"> claudelog.com</span><b>3. what-is-the-difference-between-claude-api-and-subscription | ClaudeLog</b></a><span class=\"passage\">The API also includes additional functionality and is accessible everywhere. Subscription service does not work with every Anthropic integration, limiting your ability to use Claude across different tools and platforms that require API access. Model Access Comparison. Claude Pro Subscription includes access to Claude 4 Sonnet with 5x usage limits compared to the free tier.</span></span></sup></li>\n<li><strong>Max subscription</strong>: Offers 5x or 20x more usage per session than Pro <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://www.anthropic.com/pricing\" target=\"_blank\">4</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://www.anthropic.com/pricing#:~:text=Everything%20in,Claude%20features.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJw9sZYwtCakJTNhXBGOIYDygIU6Kx0C3RBsPojAq67lA%3D\"> www.anthropic.com</span><b>4. Pricing - Anthropic</b></a><span class=\"passage\">Everything in Pro, plus: · Choose 5x or 20x more usage per session than Pro* · Higher output limits for all tasks · Early access to advanced Claude features.</span></span></sup></li>\n<li>Usage limits reset on daily and hourly patterns, with weekly caps <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://claudelog.com/mechanics/claude-usage/\" target=\"_blank\">5</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://claudelog.com/mechanics/claude-usage/#:~:text=Usage%20by,introduced%20August\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJ_3_OqRuK5IOgVXch9m_dg_sfXPaHTn70D-BHV8iuzgE%3D\"> claudelog.com</span><b>5. Claude Usage | ClaudeLog</b></a><span class=\"passage\">Usage by Access Method Web Interface (claude.ai) Free tier: Approximately 30 messages per day with rate limiting Pro subscription: Higher message limits with Sonnet and limited Opus 4.1 access Max subscriptions: Extensive message allowances with full model access Reset patterns: Daily and hourly limits, with weekly caps being introduced August ...</span></span></sup></li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Resource Consumption Differences</h2>\n<p><strong>Opus is significantly more resource-intensive than Sonnet</strong>, which means:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heavy Opus users will hit their limits sooner <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/11145838-using-claude-code-with-your-pro-or-max-plan\" target=\"_blank\">1</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/11145838-using-claude-code-with-your-pro-or-max-plan#:~:text=Why%20use,power%20users.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJ0hhTWdGpTqggqx8hw8tz5Ga_kPUGIXUjwxF_igEkizUxl1dO0O-13nM_hcsDKZeS\"> support.anthropic.com</span><b>1. Using Claude Code with your Pro or Max plan | Anthropic Help Center</b></a><span class=\"passage\">Why use Claude and Claude Code? Use two powerful AI products in one simple subscription.Heavy Opus users with large codebases or those running multiple Claude Code instances in parallel will hit their limits sooner. Model access: Max plan subscribers can use Sonnet or Opus 4 on Claude Code (switch between them using the /model command). Best for: Everyday use with larger codebases, or power users.</span></span></sup></li>\n<li>Opus consumes your usage allowance faster than Sonnet would</li>\n<li>This suggests that switching to Sonnet after hitting limits with Opus usage may not immediately restore access if you've exhausted your overall usage quota</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Practical Implications</h2>\n<p>If you hit your usage limit while using Opus, <strong>switching to Sonnet may not immediately solve the problem</strong> because the limit appears to be tied to your overall usage allowance rather than being model-specific. However, since Sonnet is less resource-intensive, using it going forward would help you stay within limits longer.</p>\n<p>The evidence suggests that <strong>the limit is for you as a user</strong> based on your subscription tier, not separate limits for each model <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://claudelog.com/mechanics/claude-usage/\" target=\"_blank\">5</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://claudelog.com/mechanics/claude-usage/#:~:text=Usage%20by,introduced%20August\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJ_3_OqRuK5IOgVXch9m_dg_sfXPaHTn70D-BHV8iuzgE%3D\"> claudelog.com</span><b>5. Claude Usage | ClaudeLog</b></a><span class=\"passage\">Usage by Access Method Web Interface (claude.ai) Free tier: Approximately 30 messages per day with rate limiting Pro subscription: Higher message limits with Sonnet and limited Opus 4.1 access Max subscriptions: Extensive message allowances with full model access Reset patterns: Daily and hourly limits, with weekly caps being introduced August ...</span></span></sup><sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1bocrvl/pro_message_limit_on_sonnet_and_haiku/\" target=\"_blank\">6</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1bocrvl/pro_message_limit_on_sonnet_and_haiku/#:~:text=It%20looks,as%20much.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJ-2ZqqXgwT-m6vcvZX_2cUpJsqUJgY5hpLDppjAB8i98%3D\"> www.reddit.com</span><b>6. Pro Message Limit on Sonnet and Haiku? : r/ClaudeAI - Reddit</b></a><span class=\"passage\">It looks like the message limit is the same whether I'm using Opus, Sonnet, or Haiku, even though I have a pro subscription. Is this the same for everyone else? Ideally, they should let us send 5x as many messages to Sonnet as Opus, because the API pricing is 1/5 as much.</span></span></sup>.</p>","md":"Based on the available information, **the usage limit in Claude Code appears to be tied to your overall subscription plan rather than being model-specific**. Here's what this means for switching between models:\n\n## Model Switching Capability\n\n**Max plan subscribers can switch between Sonnet and Opus models** using the ```/model``` command in Claude Code [^1]. However, if you're on a Pro plan, you have access to Claude 4 Sonnet with limited Opus access [^2].\n\n## Usage Limit Structure\n\nThe usage limits are **user/subscription-based rather than model-specific**. This means:\n\n- **Pro subscription**: Provides 5x usage limits compared to the free tier [^2][^3]\n- **Max subscription**: Offers 5x or 20x more usage per session than Pro [^4]\n- Usage limits reset on daily and hourly patterns, with weekly caps [^5]\n\n## Resource Consumption Differences\n\n**Opus is significantly more resource-intensive than Sonnet**, which means:\n\n- Heavy Opus users will hit their limits sooner [^1]\n- Opus consumes your usage allowance faster than Sonnet would\n- This suggests that switching to Sonnet after hitting limits with Opus usage may not immediately restore access if you've exhausted your overall usage quota\n\n## Practical Implications\n\nIf you hit your usage limit while using Opus, **switching to Sonnet may not immediately solve the problem** because the limit appears to be tied to your overall usage allowance rather than being model-specific. However, since Sonnet is less resource-intensive, using it going forward would help you stay within limits longer.\n\nThe evidence suggests that **the limit is for you as a user** based on your subscription tier, not separate limits for each model [^5][^6].","profile":{"id":null,"name":null,"model":"claude-4-sonnet","model_name":"Claude 4.5 Sonnet","model_provider":"anthropic","model_input_limit":1000000,"recommended":false,"model_info":"\n\n<div class=\"heading\">\n <div class=\"left\">\n \n \n \n <svg class=\"model-icon icon-xs\" data-model=\"claude-4-sonnet\">\n <use href=\"#icon-anthropic\"/>\n </svg>\n <h3>\n \n <span class=\"model-provider\">Anthropic</span>\n \n <span class=\"model-name\">none</span>\n </h3>\n </div>\n\n \n <a href=\"/settings?p=custom_assistant&id=none\">\n <svg class=\"icon-sm edit-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <use href=\"#icon-pencil\" />\n </svg>\n </a>\n \n</div>\n\n\n<hr />\n<ul>\n \n <li>\n <h4>\n Cost\n </h4>\n <span>\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n <div class=\"score\" aria-label=\"Relatively expensive\">\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-cost --medium\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-cost --medium\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-cost --medium\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-cost --medium\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"unfilled-cost --medium\"></div>\n \n \n </div>\n</span>\n </li>\n <li>\n <h4>\n Quality\n </h4>\n <span>\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n <div class=\"score\" aria-label=\"Rated 4 out of 5\">\n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"unfilled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n </div>\n</span>\n </li>\n <li>\n <h4>\n Speed\n </h4>\n <span>\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n <div class=\"score\" aria-label=\"Rated 3 out of 5\">\n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"unfilled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"unfilled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n </div>\n</span>\n </li>\n <li>\n <h4>\n Privacy\n </h4>\n <span>\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n <div class=\"score\" aria-label=\"Rated 4 out of 5\">\n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"filled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n \n \n <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"unfilled-bubble\"></div>\n \n \n </div>\n</span>\n </li>\n <li class=\"divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"></li>\n <li>\n <h4>Last updated</h4>\n <span class=\"date\">\n \n \n 2025-09-29\n \n \n </span>\n </li>\n \n</ul>\n","model_provider_name":"Anthropic","internet_access":true,"personalizations":true,"shortcut":null,"is_default_profile":false},"metadata":"<li>\n <span class=\"attribute\">Model</span>\n <span class=\"value\"><i class=\"icon-xs mr-2\"><svg><use href=\"#icon-anthropic\"></use></svg></i>Claude 4 Sonnet</span>\n</li>\n<li>\n <span class=\"attribute\">Version</span>\n <span class=\"value\">claude-sonnet-4-20250514</span>\n</li>\n<li>\n <span class=\"attribute\">Speed (tok/s)</span>\n <span class=\"value\">32</span>\n</li>\n<li>\n <span class=\"attribute\">Tokens</span>\n <span class=\"value\">7,837</span>\n</li>\n<li>\n <span class=\"attribute\">Cost / Total ($)</span>\n <span class=\"value\">0.03 / 0.03</span>\n</li>\n<li>\n <span class=\"attribute\">End to end time (s)</span>\n <span class=\"value\">20.93</span>\n</li>\n\n","documents":[]}]