Anthropic has decided that, starting April 4, 2026, it will no longer allow Claude subscription limits to be used with third-party tools, including OpenClaw.
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Anthropic Announces Restrictions on Using Claude Subscriptions with External Tools such as OpenClaw
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Subscriptions will continue to apply to the company's primary products, such as Claude Code and Claude Cowork. However, to continue using Claude accounts with third-party tools, a separate pay-as-you-go billing setup will be required.
This measure will be applied sequentially starting with OpenClaw and is reported to be expanding to other third-party tools.
The company cited the fact that these tools are placing an excessive load on the system as the reason for this decision. It stated that the move is intended to manage resources and prioritize customers using its primary products.
To support the transition, Anthropic stated it will provide a one-time pay-as-you-go credit equal to the monthly subscription fee. This credit must be redeemed by April 17. Additionally, discounts of up to 30% are planned for prepaid pay-as-you-go purchases.
Furthermore, the company stated that refund options for subscriptions will be provided to those who request them.
Source: Tell HN: Anthropic no longer allowing Claude Code subscriptions to use OpenClaw（HN 1099pt・827コメント）（HN Search (backfill)、2026-04-04）