AI Assistant

Claude

Anthropic's AI assistant for long documents, writing and analysis.

Claude in one line

Claude is an AI Assistant tool. Anthropic's AI assistant for long documents, writing and analysis. It's best for long documents and contracts and careful writing.

What it does well

Very long context window
Projects with shared knowledge
Artifacts for documents and apps
Strong reasoning

Best for

Long documents and contracts
Careful writing
Coding and analysis

Things to check before you commit

Pricing and usage limits on the current plan (they change often).
Where your data is stored and whether it's used for training.
Export options, so you're not locked in.

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Questions people ask

What is Claude?

Claude is an AI Assistant tool. Anthropic's AI assistant for long documents, writing and analysis.

Who is Claude best for?

Claude suits long documents and contracts, careful writing, coding and analysis.

What are the best alternatives to Claude?

Popular alternatives to Claude include ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Midjourney.

Is Claude free?

Check Claude's official pricing page for current plans; most AI tools offer a free tier or trial plus paid plans, and prices change often.

Last reviewed October 2026. Official site: https://claude.ai