Free AI from Claude (support)
1 free offer from Claude (support) in the aifree.dev catalog, 1 verified: what is free, the catch, card rules and limits.
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Looking for free AI from Claude (support)? The catalog lists one offer: student program. It is verified by aifree.dev. It does not ask for a credit card. Aimed at students.
Offers
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| Tool | What's free | Key limits | Card required? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,0006 months | Up to $20,000 in API credits for a 6-month period · API usage only; no Claude web app or… | No card required | Verified · Oct 12, 2026 |
What's free from Claude (support)
Anthropic AI for Science Program · $20,000
Anthropic awards selected researchers up to $20,000 in Claude API credits applied to their account for a 6-month period, to support high-impact scientific projects.
The catch: Credits apply only to API use (not the Claude web app), exclude non-standard/experimental models and fine-tuning, and go to a single organization ID for a 6-month period.
- Up to $20,000 in API credits for a 6-month period
- API usage only; no Claude web app or Pro subscription
- No non-standard, non-public, or experimental models; no fine-tuning access
- Applications evaluated on the first Monday of each month
- Credits go to a single organization ID, distributed among researchers by the team
Models and rate limits
Free-tier limits as the provider publishes them; a dash means none is published.
| Model | Context | RPM | RPD | TPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 5.5 | 1,000k | — | — | — |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | 1,000k | — | — | — |
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 1,000k | — | — | — |
Eligibility
- No credit card needed.
- Needs an account sign-up.
- Researchers at academic or nonprofit institutions applying generative AI to scientific research; fields include life sciences, chemistry, medicine, environment, physics, CS, earth sciences.
- Available in 185 countries.
- Apply to Anthropic's AI for Science program.
- Be a researcher at an academic or nonprofit research institution.
- Pass review on scientific merit, impact, feasibility, and biosecurity screening.
- Researcher: Be a researcher at an academic or nonprofit research institution.
Recent changes
All changes- · Verified: Anthropic AI for Science Program
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Claude (support) FAQ
- Do I need a credit card for the free Claude (support) offer?
- No. Anthropic AI for Science Program does not ask for a credit card.
- Is there a free Claude (support) offer for students?
- Yes. Anthropic AI for Science Program is aimed at students (Anthropic AI for Science Program: student program, eligibility rules apply).
Every section above is built from the offer data; the sitewide changelog lists all changes.