Claude changes billing for some third-party tool use
Claude limits will no longer fully apply to such as OpenClaw. People can still use those outside tools, but they must turn on extra usage for their account, and that usage is billed separately from the normal . Core Claude products are still included in the .
That includes Claude Code and . Claude is offering a one-time extra-usage credit equal to one monthly fee, with a deadline to claim it. Prepaid bundles of extra usage can get discounts of up to 30%.
The reason given is heavy demand, with Claude trying to prioritize people using its core products.
Key points
- Claude limits no longer fully cover such as OpenClaw.
- Users must enable extra usage to keep using those tools, and it is billed separately.
- Claude Code and remain included in the .
- Claude is offering a one-time credit and up to 30% discounts on prepaid extra usage.
- s using automation should check tool-by-tool pricing before relying on Claude heavily.