Claude Cowork
Claude Cowork is a proprietary cloud-hosted coding environment for AI-assisted coding, built by Anthropic (released 2026-01). Claude Cowork integrates with 2 verified models, including Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Claude Opus 4.6. Use this page to compare model coverage, pricing, release timing, source availability, and adjacent harnesses before choosing an AI coding workflow.
Overview
Agentic AI system for knowledge work running on desktop with file access, task scheduling, and multi-step task execution.
Compare Claude Cowork side-by-side with other CLI, IDE, cloud, and framework agents on pricing, model coverage, and release cadence.
Best LLMs for this agent
Claude Opus 4.6 is a verified model option for Claude Cowork.
Pricing and Provider Comparison
Hosted agents expose plan pricing. Bring-your-own-key agents pass the main cost through the model provider route you configure.
Agent access tiers
| Tier | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $20/mo | Standard usage limits, access to Cowork for file organization and report generation |
| Max 5x | $100/mo | 5x usage limits (5x more usage than Pro), priority access to new features, Claude Code included, full Cowork access |
| Max 20x | $200/mo | 20x usage limits (20x more usage than Pro), priority access to new features, Claude Code included, full Cowork access |
Featured Model Specs
| Model | Lab | Released | Context | Reasoning | Openness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic | 2026-02-17 | 1m | Yes | Proprietary |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Anthropic | 2026-02-05 | 1m | Yes | Proprietary |
Model Compatibility Matrix
| Model | Lab | Default | Access tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Anthropic | Yes | Pro | — |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic | No | Pro | — |
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FAQ
What is Claude Cowork?
Claude Cowork is a proprietary cloud-hosted coding environment for AI-assisted coding, built by Anthropic (released 2026-01). It's a hosted environment accessed via browser, where teams can delegate implementation, preview changes, and move from prompt to pull request without managing local setup. It is primarily used for browser-based autonomous development and task delegation.
What models does Claude Cowork support?
Claude Cowork runs Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 4.6.
Is Claude Cowork open source?
No, Claude Cowork is a proprietary cloud-hosted coding environment.
What are alternatives to Claude Cowork?
Alternatives include Devin, Bolt.new, and Replit Agent.
When was Claude Cowork released?
Claude Cowork was released in 2026-01.