Claude Max '20x usage' only applies to the 5-hour window, Anthropic sued
vmg12 · hn · 2026-08-31
An HN user flags that Anthropic's '20x usage' marketing for the $200 Claude Max plan is misleading: the multiplier only applies to the 5-hour rolling window, not the weekly limit. Many users assumed it meant 4x total usage over the $100 5x tier, which is not the case.
A lawsuit alleging false advertising over the subscription usage limits has been filed, per CNET. Paying users are advised to check their actual usage patterns before choosing a tier.
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