A family of large language models from Anthropic, available via the Claude app and API, used for writing, analysis, coding, and as the reasoning engine behind AI agents.
Ian’s original OpenClaw brain (Opus 4.6) for his first 10 weeks, and he loved it. In Episode 003 he explained switching away after Anthropic blocked OpenClaw from using subscription tokens. Still the model behind much of what we build.
Genuine substitutes for Claude (Anthropic) that we've also run on stage:
Yes, Claude (Anthropic) has a free tier. Free tier; Pro around 20 dollars a month; API is usage-based.
Free tier; Pro around 20 dollars a month; API is usage-based.
Ian Kilpatrick used it in Episode 003 to his original OpenClaw model brain (Opus 4.6).
Tools we've also used live that can stand in for Claude (Anthropic): ChatGPT, Kimi (Moonshot AI).
| Category | AI assistants & research |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free tier; Pro around 20 dollars a month; API is usage-based. |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Used live in | Episode 003 |
| Operator(s) | Ian Kilpatrick |
| Website | claude.ai |
See tools like Claude (Anthropic) set up live, step by step, on AI4NTP, or get hands-on help putting it to work.