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Claude Code sessions cost $2 to $63 depending on model and usage
A developer tracked Claude Code usage over 95 days and calculated session costs. A typical 40-call session with Sonnet costs about $11.40, while heavy daily use can reach $63. Prompt caching and /compact help reduce bills, but input tokens drive most of the expense.
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The cost analysis reveals that agentic coding tools can be surprisingly expensive for heavy users, making flat-rate plans less attractive than they seem.
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