Packaging change·Apr 13 → Apr 20, 2026·Week 17, 2026·AI & Machine Learning
Anthropic API launches Managed Agents at $0.08 per session-hour of runtime
What changed
New add-on
Managed Agents tool added to Claude Platform features: build and deploy agents at scale with composable APIs at $0.08 per session-hour for active runtime.
Positioning
API tools section relabeled from 'Pricing for tools' to 'Pricing for Claude Platform features', reflecting expanded platform positioning beyond standalone tools.
Before and after
Apr 13, 2026 vs Apr 20, 2026Pulse.
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Change 1 of 2 · addon added
Managed Agents tool added to Claude Platform features: build and deploy agents at scale with composable APIs at $0.08 per session-hour for active runtime.
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