Anthropic Blocks OpenClaw Users From Claude Subscriptions
Anthropic stopped letting Claude subscription users access the AI chatbot through OpenClaw and other third-party tools. The change took effect at 12pm PT, requiring users to pay separately for API access instead of using their existing subscriptions.
Anthropic cut off access to Claude through third-party tools like OpenClaw, a popular interface that let users access the AI chatbot through their regular Claude subscriptions.
The change happened at 12pm Pacific Time, according to emails sent to users and posts on Reddit. Previously, people could use their $20 monthly Claude Pro subscriptions to access the AI through OpenClaw and similar tools.
Now users must pay separately for API access on top of their subscriptions. API pricing charges per message, which can add up quickly for heavy users. OpenClaw is a third-party tool that provides a different interface for AI chatbots, often preferred by developers and power users.
The move appears designed to push users toward Anthropic's official Claude interface and increase revenue from API usage. Users are frustrated because they're now paying twice for the same service they previously got with one subscription.
If you use Claude through apps other than Anthropic's official website, you'll now pay twice - once for your subscription and again for API usage. This could make AI tools much more expensive for people who prefer third-party interfaces.
Users will need to decide whether to pay extra for API access or switch to Anthropic's official Claude interface.
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