I use an observability tool with claude code [1] that shows me usage including prompt and session cost. Even though I use a max subscription, it's interesting to see what it would cost me if I was using API directly.
replyMy typical session ranges from $100-$400 - higher end when using workflows with lots of subagents. $100/session is expected when using the API without the subsidized subscription pricing. Most larger orgs have to use API pricing AFAIK.
>Most larger orgs have to use API pricing AFAIK.
replyThere are Business and Enterprise plans, both have discounting.
It's really interesting what "normal" is for folks. I use the $200/month Anthropic subscription and use it within a few percentages of my limit every week.
replyI'd blow through $20/month plan in hours.
Shorter sessions more often doing a /clear etc. save a shit ton of tokens. I pay 100 bucks a month but barely use 30% of it most weeks.
replyI have Claude max plan and the vscode claude dashboard plugin has logged about $4k worth of tokens in the past 2 months. I upgraded because I was using my weekly basic plan tokens in like 5 hours.
replyLikewise, I don't understand how anyone survives on the basic plans. It's funny seeing these two camps not understanding what the other is doing :)