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AI subscription plan comparison

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Pick the best plan for your budget and usage.

Compare pricing, limits, model access, and team support from leading AI vendors in one clean table. Filter by individual or team plans and choose faster with less guesswork.

6 Vendors
20 Plans
Last data refresh Feb 13, 2026
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20 plans across 6 vendors

OpenAI logo

OpenAI

3 plans $0.00 - $200.00 /mo Last verified Feb 13, 2026

ChatGPT Free

Individual • No shared team workspace or centralized admin controls.

$0.00 /mo

Limits
Lower usage limits than paid tiers; temporary limits can apply during demand spikes.
Model access
GPT-5 access with limits, web search, and basic tool use.
Best for
Individuals testing ChatGPT before upgrading.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof

ChatGPT Plus

Individual • No seat-based shared workspace in Plus.

$20.00 /mo

Limits
Higher limits than Free; dynamic usage controls can still apply.
Model access
Expanded GPT-5 usage, GPT-5 thinking, deep research, and multimodal tools.
Best for
Individuals who use ChatGPT daily across writing, research, and coding.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof

ChatGPT Pro

Individual • Individual plan without team billing/admin controls.

$200.00 /mo

Limits
Highest personal usage limits in ChatGPT self-serve plans.
Model access
Everything in Plus with expanded agent, reasoning, and advanced tool limits.
Best for
Heavy individual users running intensive research and production workflows.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof
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Anthropic

4 plans $0.00 - $200.00 /mo Last verified Feb 13, 2026

Claude Free

Individual • No team billing or admin tooling.

$0.00 /mo

Limits
Lower usage limits than paid Claude tiers.
Model access
Core Claude access with baseline features.
Best for
Individuals evaluating Claude before paid usage.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof

Claude Pro

Individual • No centralized team admin in Pro.

$20.00 /mo

Limits
Higher usage than Free with fair-use controls.
Model access
Includes Claude Code, Cowork, Projects, and Research.
Best for
Individuals using Claude daily for research and coding.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof

Claude Max (5x)

Individual • No team admin controls in personal Max tier.

$100.00 /mo

Limits
About 5x higher usage versus Pro.
Model access
Everything in Pro with much higher throughput limits.
Best for
Advanced solo users who frequently hit Pro limits.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof

Claude Max (20x)

Individual • No centralized team admin controls.

$200.00 /mo

Limits
About 20x higher usage versus Pro.
Model access
Everything in Pro with the highest personal usage tier.
Best for
Power users with sustained high-volume Claude workflows.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof
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Google

4 plans $0.00 - $249.99 /mo Last verified Feb 13, 2026

Gemini (Free)

Individual • No team workspace billing or centralized admin controls.

$0.00 /mo

Limits
Limited access to premium Gemini features and higher-capacity models.
Model access
Gemini 2.5 Flash with limited access to Pro, Deep Research, and Veo.
Best for
Individuals using Gemini without paid Google AI plans.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof

Google AI Plus

Individual • Consumer plan; no seat-based enterprise admin model.

$10.00 /mo

Limits
Entry paid Google AI limits with pooled credits across supported tools.
Model access
Gemini app and Google AI bundle with more access than free tier.
Best for
Users wanting entry-level paid Google AI benefits.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof

Google AI Pro

Individual • Consumer/family context; not a seat-admin team plan.

$19.99 /mo

Limits
Higher limits than Plus with larger pooled monthly credit allocations.
Model access
Everything in Plus with higher Gemini and video-generation access.
Best for
Power consumers combining Gemini with storage and cloud credits.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof

Google AI Ultra

Individual • Consumer plan with family-sharing context rather than team seats.

$249.99 /mo

Limits
Highest Google AI consumer limits and premium feature access.
Model access
Everything in Pro plus highest-tier Gemini and video-generation access.
Best for
Users requiring maximum Google AI throughput and storage.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof
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Perplexity

3 plans $0.00 - $200.00 /mo Last verified Feb 13, 2026

Perplexity Free

Individual • No organization-level admin in free tier.

$0.00 /mo

Limits
Limited Pro searches and advanced feature usage caps.
Model access
Core Perplexity search experience with baseline capabilities.
Best for
Individuals exploring Perplexity before paid plans.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof

Perplexity Pro

Individual • Personal plan; org controls are in enterprise tiers.

$20.00 /mo

Limits
300+ Pro searches/day and expanded usage across advanced tools.
Model access
Labs, Deep Research, image generation, and advanced model access.
Best for
Research-heavy users who need frequent cited answers.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
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Perplexity Max

Individual • No centralized team admin in individual Max plan.

$200.00 /mo

Limits
Highest individual quota across Labs and advanced model usage.
Model access
Everything in Pro with top-tier usage limits and priority feature access.
Best for
Power users needing very high monthly research throughput.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
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Cursor

4 plans $0.00 - $200.00 /mo Last verified Feb 13, 2026

Cursor Hobby

Individual • No centralized org admin in Hobby.

$0.00 /mo

Limits
Limited Agent requests and Tab completions.
Model access
Core Cursor experience with restricted request capacity.
Best for
Developers trying Cursor without paid commitment.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
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Cursor Pro

Individual • No org admin controls in solo Pro.

$20.00 /mo

Limits
Expanded limits on Agent and premium model usage.
Model access
Cloud Agents, premium models, and maximum context windows.
Best for
Daily developers using AI-native coding workflows.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
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Cursor Pro+

Individual • Individual tier without centralized org governance.

$60.00 /mo

Limits
3x higher model usage than Pro.
Model access
Everything in Pro with higher cross-model throughput.
Best for
Heavy individual developers who regularly exceed Pro usage.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
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Cursor Ultra

Individual • Individual tier focused on top-end usage.

$200.00 /mo

Limits
20x higher model usage than Pro.
Model access
Highest individual model throughput across supported providers.
Best for
Power users running high-volume AI coding workloads.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
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Windsurf

2 plans $0.00 - $15.00 /mo Last verified Feb 13, 2026

Windsurf Free

Individual • No team admin and centralized billing in free tier.

$0.00 /mo

Limits
25 prompt credits per month.
Model access
Core Windsurf with limited prompt and completion allowances.
Best for
Developers evaluating Windsurf without subscription spend.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof

Windsurf Pro

Individual • Individual plan; no centralized org controls.

$15.00 /mo

Limits
500 credits per month with add-on purchases available.
Model access
Premium model access across Cascade and coding workflows.
Best for
Developers preferring a credit-based subscription model.
Last verified
Feb 13, 2026
Source proof

Standout perks and extras

Use this section as a tie-breaker after comparing core criteria like price, limits, and team support.

OpenAI

3 plans

ChatGPT Free

$0.00 /mo

  • No-cost access to GPT-5 with limits
  • Use GPTs from the GPT Store
  • Web search and basic multimodal tasks
Official source

ChatGPT Plus

$20.00 /mo

  • Expanded GPT-5 limits
  • GPT-5 thinking mode
  • More voice, image, and file usage
Official source

ChatGPT Pro

$200.00 /mo

  • Highest personal GPT-5 and tool limits
  • Extended deep research and agent usage
  • Early access to select premium capabilities
Official source

Anthropic

4 plans

Claude Free

$0.00 /mo

  • No-cost Claude access
  • Baseline Projects and chat workflows
  • Upgrade path to Pro and Max
Official source

Claude Pro

$20.00 /mo

  • Annual discount option
  • Claude Code and Cowork included
  • Unlimited projects
Official source

Claude Max (5x)

$100.00 /mo

  • 5x usage over Pro
  • Higher output limits for heavy tasks
  • Priority access during peak demand
Official source

Claude Max (20x)

$200.00 /mo

  • 20x usage over Pro
  • Highest personal Claude throughput
  • Priority traffic handling
Official source

Google

4 plans

Gemini (Free)

$0.00 /mo

  • No-cost Gemini app access
  • Create and use Gems
  • Upgrade path to Google AI paid tiers
Official source

Google AI Plus

$10.00 /mo

  • 200 GB storage
  • Flow pooled AI credits: 200/mo
  • Whisk pooled AI credits: 200/mo
Official source

Google AI Pro

$19.99 /mo

  • 2 TB storage
  • $10 monthly Google Cloud credits
  • Flow and Whisk pooled AI credits: 1,000/mo
Official source

Google AI Ultra

$249.99 /mo

  • 30 TB storage
  • $100 monthly Google Cloud credits
  • Flow and Whisk pooled AI credits: 25,000/mo
Official source

Perplexity

3 plans

Perplexity Free

$0.00 /mo

  • No-cost access
  • Limited Pro searches
  • Cross-platform chat and search
Official source

Perplexity Pro

$20.00 /mo

  • Unlimited file uploads (up to 100 MB)
  • $5 monthly API credits
  • Unlimited pages and Spaces
Official source

Perplexity Max

$200.00 /mo

  • Labs up to 50/day
  • Unlimited advanced model usage
  • $50 monthly API credits
Official source

Cursor

4 plans

Cursor Hobby

$0.00 /mo

  • No credit card required
  • Limited Agent requests
  • Limited Tab completions
Official source

Cursor Pro

$20.00 /mo

  • Unlimited Tab completions
  • Cloud Agents
  • Maximum context windows
Official source

Cursor Pro+

$60.00 /mo

  • 3x usage on OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini models
  • Higher request envelopes
  • Recommended heavy-individual tier
Official source

Cursor Ultra

$200.00 /mo

  • 20x usage on OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini models
  • Priority access to new features
  • Highest individual request envelope
Official source

Windsurf

2 plans

Windsurf Free

$0.00 /mo

  • 5 Fast Tab model prompts/day
  • 50 autocomplete model prompts/day
  • 25 premium model prompts/month
Official source

Windsurf Pro

$15.00 /mo

  • 500 credits/mo
  • $10 add-on for 250 credits
  • Automatic credit refill support
Official source

Some perks are geo-limited or feature-gated by rollout policies. Check each official source before making a final decision.

Latest Vendor Plan Changes

Reverse-chronological pricing, policy, and plan changes from official vendor sources.

  • Perplexity high Feb 13, 2026

    Perplexity now includes Free, Pro, Max, and Enterprise seat tiers with annual-equivalent pricing details.

    Source proof
  • OpenAI high Feb 13, 2026

    OpenAI pricing now clearly maps Free, Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise tiers, making upgrade paths easier to compare.

    Source proof
  • Google medium Feb 13, 2026

    Google now shows Gemini Free alongside AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra tiers with pooled Flow/Whisk credit levels.

    Source proof
  • Cursor medium Feb 13, 2026

    Cursor now spans Hobby through Enterprise, with monthly and annual-equivalent pricing for key paid tiers.

    Source proof
  • Anthropic medium Feb 13, 2026

    Claude Max now appears as separate 5x and 20x tiers, while Team Standard and Premium seat pricing remains explicit.

    Source proof

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