Claude
Long-context writing and code work with a strong editing instinct.
PricingFree tier available; paid plans from about $20/mo
Free tierYes
Last verified2026-11-01
Use it for
Long documents, careful editing, and code work in one window
Skip it if
Image generation or voice; use a specialist
What it is
Preferred by people who work with large documents: long context, careful instruction-following, and prose that needs less cleanup than most rivals. Also the model family most agent tooling assumes by default, which matters if you are building anything with MCP.
Pricing
Free tier available; paid plans from about $20/mo
Who it suits
Long-context writing and code work with a strong editing instinct. If the constraint above matches how you work, this is a safe default. If it does not, check the alternatives below before committing to a subscription.