Anthropic (Claude) pricing and rate-limit changes, October 2026
3 dated changes to Anthropic (Claude) (Claude / Claude API) recorded in October 2026, 2026-10-07 to 2026-10-15. Each links the official source. This page lists changes, not Anthropic (Claude)'s current limit tables.
Pricing
| Date | Change | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | Prompt cache read price on Claude Sonnet 5.5 lowered.$0.20 → $0.10 per MTokOld: $0.20 per MTok (0.1x base input)New: $0.10 per MTok (0.05x base input) | source · current price | verified |
Rate limits
| Date | Change | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Fast mode for Claude Opus 5.5 left research preview and received a default rate limit in Start, Build and Scale tiers.Old: Research preview, access by requestNew: Default fast mode rate limit in Start, Build, and Scale tiers; no beta header needed | source · current price | verified |
Plans
| Date | Change | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | Max and Team plans now include monthly API credits for the Claude Platform.Old: No included API credits (not stated)New: Monthly API credits included; claimed by linking a Claude Console organization | source · current price | verified |
FAQ
Did Anthropic (Claude) change its pricing in October 2026?
Yes, 1 recorded change. 2026-10-07: Prompt cache read price on Claude Sonnet 5.5 lowered. Source: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/release-notes/api (entry).
Did Anthropic (Claude) change its rate limits in October 2026?
Yes, 1 recorded change. 2026-10-15: Fast mode for Claude Opus 5.5 left research preview and received a default rate limit in Start, Build and Scale tiers. Source: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/release-notes/api (entry).
Did Anthropic (Claude) change its plans in October 2026?
Yes, 1 recorded change. 2026-10-07: Max and Team plans now include monthly API credits for the Claude Platform. Source: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/release-notes/claude-apps (entry).
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