Anthropic has announced significant changes to its Claude AI subscription model, affecting users who wish to utilize OpenClaw. Effective April 4th at 3 PM ET, subscribers will no longer be able to leverage their existing Claude limits for third-party integrations like OpenClaw. Instead, access will require a "pay-as-you-go" billing option, separate from their Claude subscription.
This move comes as OpenClaw's founder, Peter Steinberger, joins OpenAI, signaling Anthropic's intention to steer users towards its proprietary tools, such as Claude Cowork. The company emphasizes a stronger focus on its own innovative solutions.