Claude for Open Source (6 months of free Claude Max 20x)
Anthropic has expanded its pricing framework beyond the $20/month Pro tier, rolling out high-performance plans (Pro Max 5x and 20x). To secure ecosystem dominance among software creators, the Claude for Open Source Program provides eligible repository maintainers with 6 months of the Claude Max 20x tier entirely free (a $1,200 absolute value).
How to Claim this Deal
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- 2Fill the form with your email and Github Repo (must be a public repo)
- 3Submit the form and wait for the approval
- 4 Don't quite fit the criteria? Even if you maintain something the ecosystem quietly depends on, apply anyway.
Key Benefits
- months of Claude Max 20x free
- Designed specifically for open-source contributors
- Existing paid plan resumes afterward unless canceled
- Otherwise, account returns to Claude Free after 6 months
- Anthropic accepts applications from important projects that fall outside its standard criteria
Eligibility & Requirements
| Requirements | • Student email address (.edu / academic)
• Valid Student ID verification
• Requires valid credit card or payment method
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Free Claude Standard or Premium AI Access (Standford University IT Only)
Anthropic launched Claude for Education for the Stanford community starting June 30, 2026. It gives full access to advanced Claude AI models, developer execution via Claude Code, workspace integrations via Claude Cowork, and Socratic Learning Mode within a secure enterprise setup. All active students, faculty, postdocs, and staff get standard access completely free.
Free Enterprise Standard Tier
- 100% free for active Stanford faculty, students, postdocs, and staff.
- Includes basic Claude Chat, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Learning Mode features.
Enterprise Premium Tier
- Priced at $51.50/month (or equivalent prorated rate based on contract terms) for active SUNet IDs with a valid PTA.
- Designed for higher-volume research, heavy administrative workflows, and deep API integrations.
How to Claim this Deal
- 1Ensure you have an active Stanford SUNet ID.
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- 3Pick your option: Request a "Claude for Education Standard" account (free) or "Claude for Education Premium" account.
- 4Log in using Stanford Single Sign-On (SSO) with your
@stanford.eduemail and accept the university's responsible AI terms. - 5Access the platform on web, via desktop apps, or route API calls through the Stanford AI API Gateway.
Learns FAQs here.
Key Benefits
- Claude Enterprise Standard at no charge
- Claude Chat access
- Claude Code included
- Claude Cowork included
- Learning Mode and Claude Skills
- University-managed security and integrations
Eligibility & Requirements
| Requirements | • Valid Student ID verification
• No credit card required
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About Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI safety and research company behind the Claude model family. They build enterprise-grade, highly capable AI assistants focused on reasoning, long-context comprehension, coding, and workflow automation. Using Claude gives you an intelligent workspace for reading complex docs, writing clean code, running multi-step tasks, and keeping data protected inside university-approved security boundaries.
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