Claude Code usage limits explained
Short answerClaude Code: Shared usage pool across Claude chat and Claude Code. Rolling 5-hour session window; paid plans add weekly limits. No fixed message count. Limits reset: Rolling 5-hour window + weekly limit. When you hit the limit: Paid plans can turn on usage credits at standard API rates.
- How usage is metered
- Shared usage pool across Claude chat and Claude Code. Rolling 5-hour session window; paid plans add weekly limits. No fixed message count.
- When limits reset
- Rolling 5-hour window + weekly limit
- When you hit the limit
- Paid plans can turn on usage credits at standard API rates.
- Source
- https://claude.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-14)
Limits by plan
| Plan | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Claude Code not included on Free. |
| Pro | $20 | $17/mo billed annually ($200 up front). At least 5x Free usage per 5-hour session. |
| Max 5x | $100 | 5x Pro usage per 5-hour session; $100/mo API credits listed. |
| Max 20x | — | Official page shows only "From $100" for Max and lists $200/mo API credits for Max 20x; the monthly price is not printed as a number (checked 2026-10-14). |
| Enterprise | $20 /seat | $20/seat/month plus usage at API rates, billed annually. |
Questions
- When does the Claude Code limit reset?
- Rolling 5-hour window + weekly limit
- How is Claude Code usage counted?
- Shared usage pool across Claude chat and Claude Code. Rolling 5-hour session window; paid plans add weekly limits. No fixed message count.
- Can I keep using Claude Code after hitting the limit?
- Paid plans can turn on usage credits at standard API rates.