I'm curious about the message limits for Claude Pro. Does the limit mean I can send 45 messages per conversation, allowing for another 45 messages if I start a new chat? Or is it actually a total of 45 messages overall? This understanding is really important for me as it will influence whether I decide to subscribe or not.
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It’s not really about the number of messages you send. Instead, it's based on tokens used within 5-hour cycles. So technically, you could send more than 100 messages if they're short. But you could hit the limit with just a few longer messages too.
The 45-message limit per conversation isn't exactly how it operates. The actual usage depends on the length of the messages and factors like whether you upload files. It's not guaranteed how long your chats can go. You get a certain number of tokens each day, and the number of tokens you use can vary throughout the day based on how busy the system is. I'd recommend checking out the performance megathread to see if others are experiencing limits similar to yours – just keep in mind there may be a lot of negativity in there, so take it with a grain of salt.
If you're looking for a workaround, I recommend trying out the Windsurf free tier for better auto-completion with Claude when coding. The $20 Pro plan really helps manage activities and can be worth it for common tasks.
I agree, it would be nice if Claude provided clearer information about token limits. Even just having some minimum and maximum averages would help users understand better. Tracking something like load percentages or daily usage could really improve the experience.
I was concerned about the limits too, but it's quite generous once you manage the context properly. Remember to use the '/clear' or '/compact' commands if you’re getting stuck. In my case, I was charged a decent amount last week, but that was when I was debugging without clearing. Overall, I'm really satisfied with the $20 plan and plan to upgrade soon.
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