Claude
What is Claude?
Claude is an AI assistant for knowledge workers that handles chat, coding, research, and document work across web, desktop, iOS, and Android. It combines Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Skills, memory across conversations, and remote MCP connectors, and it integrates with Slack and Google Workspace services. Plans run Free $0, Pro $20/month, Max from $100/month, Team Standard $20/month, Team Premium $100/month, and Enterprise custom.
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At a glance
- Claude is best for knowledge workers who want one assistant for writing, coding, and research.
- Free $0; Pro $20; Max From $100; Enterprise Custom
What does Claude do?
Claude handles chat, coding, and document work by combining conversational prompting with tools like Claude Code, Claude Cowork, web search, and file creation/execution. It can generate code, visualize data, write and edit content, and keep context across conversations so ongoing work stays connected. The desktop app and mobile apps let people move between web, iOS, Android, and desktop without changing workflows. At scale, Claude is built for individual and team use, with plans that support unlimited projects, Research, and enterprise search across an organization. The platform also connects to Slack and Google Workspace services, and its connector layer can bring in outside context through remote MCP. Anthropic surfaces Google as a customer name, and the product family extends into Chrome, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Slack so work can happen where teams already spend time.
Why use Claude?
- Claude combines consumer and team workflows, so people can move from quick chat to structured project work without switching tools.
- Its connector layer and remote MCP support let teams bring in outside context instead of copying information manually.
- Unlimited projects on Pro and above help separate chats, documents, and workstreams without losing continuity.
- Enterprise controls like SSO, audit logs, and admin connector controls make it easier to adopt in larger organizations.
- Availability across web, desktop, iOS, and Android keeps work accessible when people change devices.
Who is Claude for?
- Product teams who need help drafting, revising, and organizing work across documents and chats.
- Developers who want code generation, execution, and Claude Code in one workflow.
- Operations teams who need searchable organizational context and connector-based access to internal tools.
- Analysts who want to visualize data and turn research into usable outputs.
- Managers who need cross-device access and shared projects for ongoing collaboration.
What are Claude's key features?
Claude for Chrome
Works inside Chrome to help draft, summarize, and act on web content without switching tabs, which speeds up browser-based research and writing.
Claude for Excel
Connects to Excel so Claude can generate code, analyze spreadsheets, and visualize data directly in workbook workflows, reducing manual cleanup and formula work.
Claude for Word
Drafts and edits documents in Word, helping teams turn notes into polished copy while keeping work inside Microsoft 365.
Claude for Slack
Brings Claude into Slack for chat-based help on messages and threads, so teams can search context and respond faster where work already happens.
Skills
Uses reusable skills to handle repeat tasks and create files or execute code, which helps standardize work across chats and projects.
Claude Code
Adds coding support for generating code and executing it, giving developers a faster path from prompt to working output.
Memory across conversations
Remembers context across conversations, so Claude can keep track of ongoing work and reduce repeated explanations over time.
Connect Slack and Google Workspace services
Connects Slack and Google Workspace services, letting Claude search and use workplace context across those systems for more relevant answers.
What does Claude integrate with?
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Excel
- Chrome
- Amazon Bedrock
- Google Cloud’s Vertex AI
- Microsoft Foundry
What are Claude's use cases?
Product teams draft faster
Product teams who need help drafting, revising, and organizing work across documents and chats use Claude to turn rough notes into polished specs and updates. They lean on Unlimited projects to keep each initiative separated, then use Memory across conversations to preserve context as drafts evolve.
Developers code in one flow
Developers who want code generation, execution, and Claude Code in one workflow use Claude to move from prompt to runnable output without switching tools. They can pair Claude Code with desktop extensions to iterate on scripts, debug faster, and ship working changes with less context loss.
Operations search internal context
Operations teams who need searchable organizational context and connector-based access to internal tools use Claude to answer questions from across their workspace. They connect Slack and Google Workspace services, then use remote MCP to reach additional tools and surface the right internal context quickly.
Analysts turn research into outputs
Analysts who want to visualize data and turn research into usable outputs use Claude to move from raw findings to shareable deliverables. They use Access to Research for source gathering, then Claude for Excel to shape analysis and Claude for Word to turn it into a readable report.
How does Claude work?
- Connect your first workspace source with Connect Slack and Google Workspace services, or add another tool through remote MCP. Claude starts pulling in the context it needs to answer questions and draft work.
- Open a project and organize the work with Unlimited projects so each initiative, client, or analysis stays separated. Use Memory across conversations to keep prior decisions and preferences available as the thread continues.
- Draft, revise, or analyze inside the app using Claude for Word, Claude for Excel, or Claude for Chrome. Switch to Claude Code when you need generated code or executable workflows.
- Add Skills and desktop extensions to tailor Claude to recurring tasks and faster browser-side actions. Bring in Slack with Claude for Slack when collaboration needs to happen where your team already works.
- Use Access to Research for deeper sourcing, then refine the output into a final document or spreadsheet. Keep returning to the same project so Claude can build on prior context over time.
How much does Claude cost?
Free
$0- Chat on web, iOS, Android and on your desktop
- Generate code and visualize data
- Write, edit and create content
- Ability to search the web
- Memory across conversations
- Create files and execute code
- Unlock more from Claude with desktop extensions
- Connect Slack and Google Workspace services
- Integrate any context or tool through connectors with remote MCP
- Extended thinking for complex work
Pro
$20- More usage*
- Includes Claude Code
- Access to Research
- Ability to use more Claude models
- Claude for Microsoft 365
Max
From $100- Choose 5x or 20x more usage than Pro*
- Higher output limits for all tasks
- Early access to Claude features
- Priority access at high traffic times
Team: Standard seat
$20- All Claude features, plus more usage than Pro*
- Includes Claude Code and Claude Cowork
- Connect Microsoft 365, Slack and more
- Enterprise search across your organization
- Central billing and administration
- Single sign-on (SSO)
- Admin controls for remote and local connectors
- Enterprise deployment for the Claude desktop app
- No model training on your content by default
- Mix and match seat types
Team: Premium seat
$100- 5x more usage than standard seats*
- Includes Claude Code and Claude Cowork
- Connect Microsoft 365, Slack and more
- Enterprise search across your organization
- Central billing and administration
- Single sign-on (SSO)
- Admin controls for remote and local connectors
- Enterprise deployment for the Claude desktop app
- No model training on your content by default
- Mix and match seat types
Enterprise
Custom- Admins set user and org spend limits
- Google Docs cataloging
- Role-based access with fine grained permissioning
- System for Cross-field Identity Management (SCIM)
- Audit logs
- Compliance API for observability and monitoring
- Custom data retention controls
- Network-level access control
- IP allowlisting
- HIPAA-ready offering available
- Claude Security (beta)
Frequently asked questions
What is Claude?
Claude is an AI assistant for knowledge workers that handles chat, coding, research, and document work across web, desktop, iOS, and Android. It combines Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Skills, memory across conversations, and remote MCP connectors, and it integrates with Slack and Google Workspace services. Plans run Free $0, Pro $20/month, Max from $100/month, Team Standard $20/month, Team Premium $100/month, and Enterprise custom.
How much does Claude cost? Is it free?
Claude has a free plan, with paid tiers including Pro at $20, Max at From $100, Team: Standard seat at $20.
What is Claude used for? Who is it for?
Claude is used for Claude for Chrome, Claude for Excel, and Claude for Word. It's built for Product teams, Developers, and Operations teams.
Does Claude have an API and what does it integrate with?
Claude doesn't publish a public API. It integrates with Slack, Google Workspace, Google, Excel, Chrome, and 3 more.
Editor's read
Check whether your team needs Team or Enterprise for organization-wide search, SSO, and admin connector controls. Those controls and enterprise deployment are listed on paid team tiers, while Enterprise adds audit logs, SCIM, IP allowlisting, and custom retention controls.
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