OpenClaw Creator Criticises Anthropic Policy on Third-Party Charges

The creator of OpenClaw has criticized Anthropic's new policy that imposes additional charges for third-party usage of its AI coding assistant.

This policy, which affects subscribers who previously used their Claude subscription limits for tools like OpenClaw, now requires them to pay separately through a "pay-as-you-go option."

Boris Cherny, head of Claude Code at Anthropic, confirmed this change, stating that it aims to manage the increased demand for Claude and prioritize customers using Anthropic's products and API. He emphasized the need for intentional growth management to sustain long-term service quality.

The policy, which begins with OpenClaw, will soon extend to other third-party tools, highlighting ongoing debates about pricing models and developer accessibility within the AI ecosystem.