Dario Amodei
Anthropic co-founder and CEO
Download the Claude AI assistant as a native app — available on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android for fast access to chat, code generation, and file analysis.
Freemium·AI·Productivity·Desktop
Freemium·AI·Productivity·Desktop
What is Claude App?
Claude for Desktop brings Anthropic's AI assistant to your dock as a native app. Available on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android, it gives you fast access to Claude's full capabilities — advanced reasoning, code generation, document analysis, and creative writing — without opening a browser tab. Drag and drop files directly into the app for analysis, use keyboard shortcuts for quick access, and keep your AI conversations separate from your browsing.
The desktop app includes all the same features as claude.ai with the convenience of a dedicated native experience. Free tier available with Pro and Team plans for higher usage.
Features
- Native desktop app for macOS and Windows
- Instant access without a browser tab
- File and image analysis via drag-and-drop
- Code generation and debugging
- Also available on iOS and Android
FAQs
Common questions about Claude App
Which platforms does Claude support?
Claude is available as a native app on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android, as well as through the web at claude.ai.
Is the desktop app free?
Yes — the free tier is available on all platforms. Pro ($20/mo) and Team ($30/mo) plans unlock higher usage limits.
What's the difference between the app and the website?
The app provides the same features as claude.ai but as a native experience — faster launch, drag-and-drop file support, system keyboard shortcuts, and no browser tab required.
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Traffic and momentum for Claude App
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What are alternatives to Claude App?
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Claude for Microsoft 365
Use Claude inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook — context carries across all four apps so you can move from email to doc to deck in one conversation.
Team
The people behind Claude App
Daniela Amodei
Anthropic co-founder and President
Tom Brown
Anthropic co-founder and Chief Compute Officer
Jack Clark
Anthropic co-founder and Head of Public Benefit
Jared Kaplan
Anthropic co-founder and Chief Science Officer
Sam McCandlish
Anthropic co-founder and Chief Architect
Chris Olah
Anthropic co-founder and Interpretability Research Lead
Ami Vora
Anthropic Chief Product Officer
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