**Anthropic Announces OpenClaw Usage Will Incur Additional Costs for Claude Code Subscribers**
Anthropic, the AI safety and research company behind the Claude large language model, has informed its Claude Code subscribers that access to the advanced OpenClaw feature will no longer be included in their standard subscription. Going forward, users wishing to leverage OpenClaw’s capabilities will be required to pay an additional fee.
This move marks a shift in Anthropic’s pricing strategy, segmenting premium features like OpenClaw as distinct, chargeable add-ons. While specific pricing details for OpenClaw usage have yet to be fully disclosed, the announcement indicates a clear intent to monetize specialized tool access separately from the core Claude Code subscription. The change will primarily impact developers and technical users who rely on OpenClaw for its enhanced functionalities within their coding workflows.