Updated April 2026
Claude Team Plan Pricing 2026: $25-30/Seat for Businesses
Claude Team is Anthropic's business plan for groups of 5 or more. Here is everything you need to know: pricing, features, how it compares to Enterprise, and the total cost at scale.
Monthly billing
$30
per seat per month. 5-seat minimum ($150/mo minimum).
Annual billing (save 17%)
$25
per seat per month billed annually. 5-seat minimum ($1,500/year minimum).
Total Cost at Different Team Sizes
| Team Size | Monthly ($30/seat) | Annual ($25/seat/mo) | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 seats | $150/month | $1,500/year | $300/year |
| 10 seats | $300/month | $3,000/year | $600/year |
| 25 seats | $750/month | $7,500/year | $1,500/year |
| 50 seats | $1,500/month | $15,000/year | $3,000/year |
What Claude Team Includes (vs Pro)
| Feature | Pro ($20/mo individual) | Team ($25-30/seat) |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Projects | No (individual only) | Yes - team-wide shared Projects |
| Business data privacy | Standard | Enhanced - data not used for training |
| Centralised admin | No | Admin console for seat management |
| Billing management | Per-person | Centralised team billing |
| Usage limits | 5x free per person | Higher per-seat limits + team priority |
| Claude Code | Included | Included (premium seats at ~$100/seat for heavy use) |
| Cowork (Research) | Yes | Yes |
| Opus access | Yes | Yes |
| SSO / SCIM | No | No (Enterprise only) |
| Context window | 200K | 200K (500K at Enterprise) |
| HIPAA | No | No (Enterprise only) |
| Audit logs | No | Limited (full logs at Enterprise) |
Team vs Enterprise: When Does Team Stop Being Enough?
Choose Team if...
- Your team is 5-70 people and does not have strict compliance requirements
- You do not need SSO/SAML single sign-on or SCIM directory provisioning
- You do not need HIPAA Business Associate Agreements
- The 200K context window is sufficient for your use cases
- You want self-serve billing without a sales process
Upgrade to Enterprise if...
- You need SSO (SAML) or SCIM provisioning with your identity provider
- You handle health data and need HIPAA Business Associate Agreements
- You need the 500K token context window for large document processing
- Your team exceeds 70 people and volume pricing matters
- You need custom data retention policies or audit logs
See the full Enterprise plan guide for pricing estimates and features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix seat types on Claude Team?
Yes. Team plans allow a mix of standard seats ($30/month or $25/month annual) and premium seats (approximately $100/month) for team members who need intensive Claude Code access. Standard seats cover the core Team features for most business users, while premium seats give those team members near-Max usage headroom for heavy coding workflows.
Is there a free trial for Claude Team?
Anthropic does not advertise a public free trial for the Team plan. However, you can evaluate Claude through individual Pro plans before committing to a Team rollout. For Enterprise evaluation, Anthropic typically provides a demo process through their sales team. Check the current Anthropic website for any trial offerings.
What happens to shared Projects if we cancel Team?
If you cancel the Team plan, shared Projects and team-level resources become inaccessible. Individual members may retain access to their personal conversation history if they downgrade to individual plans. Anthropic recommends exporting important project content before cancelling a Team subscription.
Does Claude Team require a contract?
Monthly Team plans can be cancelled any time without a long-term contract. Annual Team billing ($25/seat) requires a 12-month commitment. Enterprise plans typically require an annual contract with a minimum seat count (approximately 70 users). For small teams, the monthly Team plan gives maximum flexibility.
What is the minimum team size for Claude Team?
The minimum purchase for Claude Team is 5 seats. This means the minimum monthly cost is $150/month (5 seats x $30) or $125/month on annual billing (5 seats x $25). If you need fewer than 5 seats, multiple individual Pro plans at $20/month each would be the alternative.