Claude

Anthropic

Anthropic has expanded its pricing framework beyond the $20/month Pro tier, rolling out high-performance plans (Pro Max 5x and 20x).
To secure ecosystem dominance among software creators, the Claude for Open Source Program provides eligible repository maintainers with 6 months of the Claude Max 20x tier entirely free (a $1,200 absolute value).
How to Claim this Deal

1. Visit Claude for Open Source page link (claude.com)
2. Fill the form with your email and Github Repo (must be a public repo)
3. Submit the form and wait for the approval
4. ‍ Don't quite fit the criteria? Even if you maintain something the ecosystem quietly depends on, apply anyway.

Key Benefits

• months of Claude Max 20x free
• Designed specifically for open-source contributors
• Existing paid plan resumes afterward unless canceled
• Otherwise, account returns to Claude Free after 6 months
• Anthropic accepts applications from important projects that fall outside its standard criteria

Anthropic launched Claude for Education for the Stanford community starting June 30, 2026.
It gives full access to advanced Claude AI models, developer execution via Claude Code, workspace integrations via Claude Cowork, and Socratic Learning Mode within a secure enterprise setup.
All active students, faculty, postdocs, and staff get standard access completely free.
Free Enterprise Standard Tier

• 100% free for active Stanford faculty, students, postdocs, and staff.
• Includes basic Claude Chat, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Learning Mode features.

Enterprise Premium Tier

• Priced at $51.50/month (or equivalent prorated rate based on contract terms) for active SUNet IDs with a valid PTA.
• Designed for higher-volume research, heavy administrative workflows, and deep API integrations.

How to Claim this Deal

1. Ensure you have an active Stanford SUNet ID.
2. Head over to the Stanford Service Portal for Claude for Education (uit.stanford.edu).
3. Pick your option: Request a "Claude for Education Standard" account (free) or "Claude for Education Premium" account.
4. Log in using Stanford Single Sign-On (SSO) with your @stanford.edu email and accept the university's responsible AI terms.
5. Access the platform on web, via desktop apps, or route API calls through the Stanford AI API Gateway.

Learns FAQs here. (uit.stanford.edu)
Key Benefits

• Claude Enterprise Standard at no charge
• Claude Chat access
• Claude Code included
• Claude Cowork included
• Learning Mode and Claude Skills
• University-managed security and integrations

$100 Pro / $250 Max cloud-session credits
Existing Claude Pro subscribers can claim a one-time $100 credit, while existing Max subscribers can claim $250.
The promotional balance is separate from normal Claude usage limits and is automatically used when you start an eligible Claude Code cloud session.
Anthropic says the offer is limited to one credit per account and cloud sessions only; GitHub needs to be connected before starting a session.
It also says the promotional credit does not apply to Projects or Routines.
Anthropic's general promotional-credit terms also state that participating may enable Usage Credit on the account, so users should review their Usage settings and spend controls.
How to Claim this Deal

1. Open the official Claude Code credit claim page (claude.ai) while signed into the eligible Pro or Max account.
2. Claim the promotional credit. Alternatively, Anthropic says Claude Code CLI users can run /claim-credit.
3. Connect GitHub and choose a repository. GitHub access is required for the standard cloud-session workflow.
4. Start a Claude Code cloud session from the web, desktop app, mobile Code tab, or with claude --cloud. The promotional credit applies automatically.

Key Benefits

• $100 promotional cloud-session credit for existing Pro subscribers
• $250 promotional cloud-session credit for existing Max subscribers
• Credit is separate from normal plan usage limits
• Cloud tasks can continue running after the laptop is closed
• Promotional balance is applied automatically to eligible cloud sessions
• One promotional credit per account