Claude (Anthropic)
- Made by
- Anthropic
- Company founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- United States
- Launched
- March 2023
- Category
- AI Models › Large Language Models
- Type
- Closed source
- Pricing
- Free plan available
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How to get it
Key features
- Large language models for chat, writing, analysis and coding
- Long context window for working with large documents and codebases
- Tool use and computer use for agent-style tasks
- Image understanding for charts, screenshots and documents
- Available through the Claude apps, the Anthropic API and major cloud platforms
Strengths
- Consistently among the strongest models for coding and agentic software work, and the engine behind Claude Code.
- Writes in a natural, well-organized style that many users prefer for professional documents.
- Handles very long inputs reliably, which suits contracts, research papers and large repositories.
- Developed with a strong focus on safety and predictable behavior, which matters for business use.
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Claude models?
- Anthropic, an AI company founded in 2021 and based in the United States.
- How can I use Claude models?
- Through the Claude apps for everyday use, or through the Anthropic API and cloud platforms such as Amazon Bedrock and Google Cloud for developers.
- Are Claude models open source?
- No. Claude models are closed models available through Anthropic's apps and API.