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The extra $100 Ultra costs over Max buys three things: removal of the 5-hour limit, double the weekly quota, and an additional $100 of API credit.
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50%
Confidence
Short-term (~14 days)
Relevance
11/1/2026
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Valid until: 11/15/2026
Sources
Claude Max vs Ultra: What Are You Really Getting for the Extra $100?
youtubeToolColumn10/30/2026
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