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Claude Cowork
It does steps, you reviewDoes steps, you checkWorks on its ownLast checked 2026-10-17
What stays yours: Approving file changes and anything that leaves your folder.
Mostly does steps, you check. See which level of help each tool gives.
Can it work safely for you?
- Can it open and edit your files?
- Reads/edits/creates files in folders you choose (desktop); deletions need approval
- What it can connect to
- Connectors + plugins (skills, connectors, sub-agents); built-in browser on desktop for Pro/Max/Team
- Can it keep working while you're away?
- Yes
- Controls for your organisation
- Team/Enterprise: role-based access, spend limits, OpenTelemetry to SIEM
Plans, price and where it runs
- Made by
- Anthropic
- Which plans include it, and cost
- Pro ($20/mo monthly, $17/mo annual), Max (from $100/mo), Team, Enterprise (opt-in for some features)
- Where you can use it
- desktop (Mac/Windows), web (beta), mobile (beta)
- How it works with you
- It does steps, you review
- How much it does on its own
- Does steps, you checkWorks on its own
Prices are in US dollars as shown on the vendor's US pricing page, unless stated.
Where this comes from
- https://claude.com/product/cowork (checked 2026-10-17)
- https://claude.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-17)
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