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Anthropic rebrands Claude subscription tiers, removes usage limits

Anthropic has updated its Claude subscription tiers, renaming "Max 5x" to "Max" and "Max 20x" to "Ultra." Both plans now offer unlimited usage within their respective tiers and include API credits. The changes aim to provide more flexibility and value to users, particularly those who previously encountered usage limits. AI

IMPACT This change offers more predictable pricing and usage for Claude users, potentially increasing adoption among heavy users.

RANK_REASON Product tier update for an existing AI model.

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Anthropic rebrands Claude subscription tiers, removes usage limits

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  1. Medium — Anthropic tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Circuit Bay ·

    Claude’s Ultra plan drops the 5-hour limit. Here is who should pay the extra $100

    <div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-snippet">Max 5x is now Max and Max 20x is now Ultra. The weekly cap stays, and both plans now include API credits.</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://medium.com/@circuitbay/claudes-ultra-plan-drops-the-5-hour-limit-…