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How do I pay for my Claude API usage? | Claude Help Center
Claude API and Workbench usage is billed via prepaid "usage credits." Credits must be purchased prior to using the API, and your credits will be applied to your usage according to our current pricing.
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Claude Code subscriptions and costs - Claude Code: A Highly Agentic Coding Assistant - DeepLearning.AI
This issue has been raised on another thread here. I did not like the title because it was too vague. So, I decided to start a new post. This about the Claude Code assistant and its costs. There are two ways to start using the assistant locally. Obviously, first you have to create an account ... More on community.deeplearning.ai
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August 20, 2025Feature Request: API Fallback for Pro/Max Subscriptions When Limits Are Reached
Rather than stopping work, they can seamlessly switch to API usage. Critical deadlines: When working on time-sensitive projects, users can maintain productivity without interruption by switching to API billing. Allow users to pre-configure API fallback in their Claude Code settings: More on github.com
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Confused about Claude API billing - How exactly does it work?
More or less exactly as you described it. Note though that if you're using a UI, say TypingMind or librechat, a single "chat" sends the entire conversation so the tokens add up significantly over time. More on reddit.com
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As a developer I'm using Claude web daily and when limits are reached I continue with the API until I can continue again with the web version. This way I always have an AI coding assistant available for my daily work. More on reddit.com
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r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: $1000 free credits for Claude Code…
Reddit
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r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: Confused about Claude Code, pricing, and API access
August 31, 2025 -
Sorry if this is a dumb question.. but I'm pretty confused and haven't been able to find clear info on this.
I have a Claude subscription, which says it includes Claude Code. But I've had to pay specifically for API credits in order to use CC inside Cline/VSCode?
I've been using Replit to build an app, hit my usage limit extremely fast, and read online that using something like Claude Code inside Replit or with Cline/VSCode would be a cheaper and better option. I've seen several threads/videos online of people saying you can do this and Claude Code has generous usage limits per 5 hours.. but my experience so far with CC/Cline/VSCode has been that I paid for $5 in credits, and used up $2 in credits after a couple of prompts where I barely did anything. Am I missing something? I'm v new to this stuff with zero coding experience so apologies if I'm missing something obvious.
Can I not just pay for a CC subscription and use it till I hit my hourly/monthly/whatever limits? Or do I need to literally pay per prompt when I'm using it via API?
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Claude subscription you have supports the products by Claude themselves. Claude Chat UI& Claude Code ( Claude code is a seperate terminal tool you can use like Roo, Cline etc..) Using Claude as a model in other’s products doesn’t come under this sub and you will need an API key. Since you have claude subscription already, just install claude code extension in VSCode and use it like you use Roo/Cline/Cursor/Copilot etc… Hope this solves
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Like others have said. Claude Code is a product, which is different from accessing Claude model via API. So to use it inside other products like Cline, you need to use Claude Code inside the terminal, not pick the Claude model and enter Anthropic API key in Cline.
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support.claude.com › en › articles › 8114526-how-will-i-be-billed-for-claude-api-use
How will I be billed for Claude API use? | Claude Help Center
Once you’re on a paid API contract, ... associated with your account. In general, failed requests are not charged, and you will only be billed for successful API calls and completed tasks....
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what-is-the-difference-between-claude-api-and-subscription | ClaudeLog
1 month ago - The API excels in usage transparency, providing detailed token tracking and cost breakdowns that help you understand exactly where your Claude Code usage goes. For teams, centralized billing and usage monitoring make organizational management ...
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medium.com › @joe.njenga › understanding-claude-code-pricing-is-hard-but-heres-a-simple-guide-a1ee4a1e6e52
Understanding Claude Code Pricing is Hard ( But Here’s a Simple Guide) | by Joe Njenga | Medium
July 17, 2025 - The confusion stems from Claude Code’s unique billing structure — it’s not a standalone product with its pricing. It’s bundled with your Claude subscription, creating a shared usage pool that many developers find confusing. Unlike other API services, which charge per token, Claude Code ...
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Claude Code subscriptions and costs - Claude Code: A Highly Agentic Coding Assistant - DeepLearning.AI
August 20, 2025 - This issue has been raised on another thread here. I did not like the title because it was too vague. So, I decided to start a new post. This about the Claude Code assistant and its costs. There are two ways to start using the assistant locally. Obviously, first you have to create an account with Anthropic.
Anthropic
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Claude Code and new admin controls for business plans
Claude seats include enough usage ... with Claude–admins can enable extra usage for individual users at standard API rates. Admins have control over the maximum amount a user can spend with extra usage to ensure that users get flexibility and admins get predictable billing...
GitHub
github.com › anthropics › claude-code › issues › 2944
Feature Request: API Fallback for Pro/Max Subscriptions When Limits Are Reached · Issue #2944 · anthropics/claude-code
July 3, 2025 - Options: 1. Wait for limit reset ... 2 🔄 Switching to Claude API... ✅ Connected using Claude API. Current usage will be billed to your API account....
Published Jul 03, 2025
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r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: Confused about Claude API billing - How exactly does it work?
July 11, 2024 -
I'm trying to wrap my head around how Anthropic bills for the Claude API. Their pricing seems straightforward at first glance:
X $ per million input tokens
Y $ per million output tokens
But I'm not quite sure how this translates to actual billing. Does Anthropic:
Add up all input tokens across all API calls separately?
Add up all output tokens across all API calls separately?
Then charge based on these total counts?
Or is there more to it that I'm missing?
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More or less exactly as you described it. Note though that if you're using a UI, say TypingMind or librechat, a single "chat" sends the entire conversation so the tokens add up significantly over time.
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Correct. Each model does have its own cost per token, so it would be the sum of all api calls per model.
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Pricing | Claude
September 29, 2025 - Central billing and administration · Early access to collaboration features · Claude Code available with premium seat · For businesses operating at scale · Contact sales · Contact salesContact sales · Everything in Team, plus: More usage* Enhanced context window · Role-based access with fine-grained permissioning · System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) Audit logs · Google Docs cataloging · Compliance API for observability and monitoring ·
Apidog
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The Truth About Claude API Pricing (and How to Optimize Your Code to Save Big!)
October 17, 2025 - This often includes a certain amount of free credits to get you started. This is an excellent way to build and test your initial prototypes without any financial commitment. Billing for the Claude API is handled through a prepaid credit system.
Medium
medium.com › @yjg30737 › how-to-get-started-with-claude-api-step-by-step-guide-92b5e35ae0a0
How to Get Started with Claude API: Step-by-Step Guide | by Yjg | Medium
September 24, 2024 - To get started with Claude in a commercial or larger-scale application, you will need to upgrade your plan and purchase credits. In the Plans & Billing tab, you can see the available credit balance (in this case, a $5 credit for evaluation purposes). If you want to proceed with more usage, you’ll need to either claim free credits or purchase additional credits by selecting a plan.
Reddit
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Claude Pro vs. API: Which is more cost-effective for daily ...
May 30, 2024 - That way claude understands the project easily and can continue generating code. More replies ... I am an API user and was suspicious about the math, so I checked my own usage.
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docs.claude.com › en › docs › claude-code › costs
Manage costs effectively
Claude Code consumes tokens for each interaction. The average cost is $6 per developer per day, with daily costs remaining below $12 for 90% of users. For team usage, Claude Code charges by API token consumption.