Claude for Small Businesses: Plans, New October Features, and Setup
TL;DR: Claude is a careful writer and analyst. In October 2026 Anthropic added a Google Docs/Sheets/Slides add-on and connectors (beta, Oct 6), live Dashboards (beta, paid plans) and Motion animated explainers exported as MP4 (beta, Team/Enterprise) on Oct 8, and moved Claude Docs, Slides, and Design out of beta onto every plan, including Free. Plans (Free, Pro, Max, Team) are unchanged. Last checked Oct 14, 2026.
Which plan fits
| Plan | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Trying it; Claude Docs, Slides, and Design included |
| Pro | $20/month or $17/month billed annually | One owner who uses it daily; Dashboards beta (paid plans) |
| Max | From $100/month | Heavy daily use |
| Team | 2–150 seats (prices: check the official site) | Small teams; Motion beta |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Larger companies |
Prices from our Oct 2026 check; confirm on claude.com.
Claude vs the top personal agents
| Claude | Grok Bot | Muse | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best at | Long documents, careful writing, dashboards | Repeating work in the background | Errands and bookings |
| Free | Yes | No standalone plan | Yes (usage limit, US) |
Step-by-step setup
- Sign up free at claude.ai.
- If you use Google Workspace, install the Docs/Sheets/Slides add-on (beta).
- Upload one document (a contract, menu, or price list) and ask for a plain-English summary.
- On a paid plan, try Dashboards with a sales spreadsheet.
- Review everything before sharing it with customers.
Copy-paste prompt
Here is my price list and last month's sales [ATTACH]. Build a simple dashboard: top 10 products, slowest 5, and revenue by week. Explain any surprises in 3 bullet points.
FAQ
Is Claude free for businesses? There's a Free plan, and Claude Docs, Slides, and Design are on it. Team plans cover 2–150 seats; check the official site for seat prices.
Does Claude work with Google Docs? Yes, through a Docs/Sheets/Slides add-on and connectors in beta since Oct 6, 2026.
Can Claude make videos? Motion (beta, Team/Enterprise) makes animated explainers you can export as MP4.