Anthropic Claude AI: Pricing and Features

What is Anthropic Claude AI?

Anthropic Claude AI is a powerful artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Anthropic, a California-based AI startup founded by former OpenAI employees. Using a unique approach called "Constitutional AI", Anthropic has trained Claude to be safe, ethical, and aligned with human values. Claude stands out for its conversational fluency, factual accuracy, and rapid summarization capabilities.

Claude API vs. Claude Subscription: Which One Is More Cost-Effective?

Many users get confused by Claude’s pricing. On the official Anthropic Pricing page, you’ll find rates for both API usage and Claude.ai subscriptions.

The key point: the base prices are the same, but the way you can actually use Claude differs.

• With Claude.ai, you only get access to a chat interface with limited workflows.
• With Latenode, Claude is available as an API block you can plug into any workflow.

Example:

• Claude Pro costs $20/month directly from Anthropic.
• For the same $20/month in Latenode, you get access not just to Claude, but also to dozens of integrations, ready-made templates, and full automation across your tools.

Bottom line: Using Claude through Latenode lets you save money on subscriptions while unlocking much broader functionality.

How to Use Claude via Latenode

Why bother signing up at claude.ai and using its limited UI, when you can work with Claude directly inside Latenode?

With Latenode:

• Claude is already built in as a ready-to-use block.
• No need to manage API keys - PnP tokens (Plug & Play) are provided.
• You can start with a pre-built template and have Claude working right away.
• Claude can be connected with CRMs, email, Telegram, Google Sheets, and more.

Instead of just a chat, you get a powerful automation tool that integrates Claude into your business processes.

How you can Automate your Business Processes with Newest Version of AI Anthropic Claude and Latenode

Latenode’s seamless integration of Anthropic’s Claude allows businesses to tap into the full power of conversational AI without any technical overhead. Instead of worrying about hosting, API management, or prompt engineering, users can simply drag and drop a Claude block into their workflow and connect it with other services.

Through the visual editor, Claude can be combined with CRMs, email clients, or messaging apps like Telegram in just a few clicks. This makes it possible to automate tasks such as customer support replies, content generation, or even research assistance. Users can also switch between Claude’s different models — Haiku for speed, Sonnet for balance, or Opus for advanced reasoning — depending on their specific needs and budget.

To illustrate how this works in practice, let’s walk through a ready-to-use template that demonstrates Claude as an automated email responder.

Step-by-Step Workflow

To better understand how the template works in practice, let’s break it down into the individual steps of the scenario:

1. Trigger on Run once
   • The workflow begins with a trigger node that initiates a single execution.
   • While the template uses a “Run once” trigger for testing, in a real-world case this can be replaced with a trigger like “new email received” or “new support request submitted.”
2. Set User Prompt
   • The SetVariables node captures the incoming text (for example, the body of a customer email).
   • This variable becomes the prompt that will be passed to Claude.
   • Users don’t need to configure anything manually - the workflow automatically takes care of variable handling.
3. AI Anthropic Claude 3
   • The Claude node processes the user’s message and generates a relevant reply.
   • Depending on your needs, you can select from Haiku, Sonnet, or Opus.
   • The AI produces a natural-language response that is context-aware and ready to send back to the user.
4. Output / Delivery
   • The response can then be routed to the desired channel:
     • Sent as an email reply
     • Posted to a chat platform
     • Stored in a CRM or knowledge base for tracking

Why This Matters

• No manual setup required → Everything works out-of-the-box.
• PnP tokens included → No API keys needed; Claude runs instantly.
• Flexible customization → Extend the workflow for FAQs, customer onboarding, or even generating product descriptions.

Result for the user:

In just a few clicks, you have a fully automated AI responder that saves time, reduces repetitive tasks, and improves customer experience.

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If you need help or advice on how to create your own script or if you want to replicate this one, contact our Discord community, where the Low-code automation experts are located.

Claude AI Models and Features

Anthropic’s Claude family includes several models designed to balance speed, accuracy, and cost for different use cases.

Claude 3 Series

• Claude 3 Haiku
  The fastest and most affordable model. Ideal for high-volume, real-time tasks like chatbots, quick classification, or lightweight summarization.
• Claude 3 Sonnet
  The most widely used model, offering the best balance of speed and intelligence. Perfect for customer support, research, and general-purpose automation. Supports visual understanding and Artifacts (structured content generation and modification).
• Claude 3 Opus
  The most capable Claude 3 model, optimized for complex reasoning, deep analysis, and creative generation. Best for long-form content, financial/legal analysis, and advanced automation flows.

Claude 3.5

• Claude 3.5 Sonnet (released mid-2024)
  An upgraded version of Sonnet with double the processing speed and improved cost efficiency. It sets new benchmarks in coding, mathematical reasoning, and long-context recall, making it ideal for developers and technical workflows.

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With Latenode, you can switch between Claude models on demand, choosing Haiku for cost efficiency, Sonnet or 3.5 Sonnet for balanced workflows, and Opus when maximum depth is required.

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FAQ

Can I use Claude for free?‍

Yes. Latenode’s free plan gives you access to Claude without needing a claude.ai subscription.

Do I need API keys to connect Claude?‍

No. With Latenode, you don’t need to handle API keys. PnP tokens are built in and ready to use.

Can I combine Claude with other tools?‍

Absolutely. You can integrate Claude with any workflow — connect it to your CRM, email service, Slack/Telegram, or Google Sheets.

Is my data secure?‍

Yes. Latenode uses enterprise-grade encryption and applies the same security standards as the Anthropic API.