Is Claude Code going to cost $100/month? Probably not - it's all very confusing

This article discusses Anthropic's quiet update to their pricing page, which briefly moved Claude Code from the $20/month Pro plan to the $100/month or $200/month Max plans. The change sparked widespread confusion and backlash on social media, with users fearing a significant price hike. Anthropic's Head of Growth later clarified it was a small test on 2% of new signups, but the author questions this explanation and highlights the damage to trust, especially for users in lower-income countries. The article also notes that Claude Cowork remains on the $20 plan, adding to the confusion. It explores strategic implications for developers relying on Claude Code and the author's personal investment in teaching the tool.