Anthropic has announced a major change to its Claude subscription model. The company will no longer support third-party AI integrations like OpenClaw within its standard subscription, for which users will now have to pay separately for such services. Effective from April 4, those who wish to continue using Claude alongside OpenClaw will need to opt for a separate pay-as-you-go plan, distinct from their existing subscription. Anthropic also stated that affected users would receive a one-time credit equivalent to their monthly subscription cost as a transition measure.
Boris Cherny, while addressing the update in a post on X (formerly Twitter), explained the reasoning behind the shift. He wrote, “We’ve been working hard to meet the increase in demand for Claude, and our subscriptions weren't built for the usage patterns of these third-party tools. Capacity is a resource we manage thoughtfully, and we are prioritizing our customers using our products and API.”
Cherny added, “We want to be intentional in managing our growth to continue to serve our customers sustainably long-term. This change is a step toward that.”
The decision has sparked criticism from the developer community, particularly from OpenClaw’s leadership. Peter Steinberger responded publicly, expressing frustration over the abrupt policy change. According to Steinberger, attempts were made to persuade Anthropic to reconsider.
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