How to access Claude Fable 5 for free until July 12 and what happens after the offer ends

Anthropic has extended its promotional access to Claude Fable 5, giving eligible paid subscribers a few extra days to explore the company's latest AI model at no additional cost. The offer, originally scheduled to end earlier this week, will now remain available until July 12, 2026, at 11:59 pm PT.If you're a Claude subscriber wondering whether you're eligible or how to start using Fable 5, here's everything you need to know.Who can use Claude Fable 5 for free?The promotional offer is available to users subscribed to the following plans:Claude ProClaude MaxClaude TeamEligible seat-based Enterprise plansDuring the offer period, eligible subscribers can use Claude Fable 5 as part of their existing subscription without paying extra, subject to their weekly usage limits.How to access Claude Fable 5Claude Fable 5 is available across multiple Anthropic products and integrations, including:Claude on the webClaude MobileClaude DesktopClaude CoworkClaude CodeClaude DesignClaude for Microsoft 365Claude for TeamsClaude TagTo start using the model on the web, desktop or mobile app, simply open the model selector and choose "Fable 5."For developers using Claude Code, the feature requires version 2.1.170 or later. Users of Claude Cowork will need the latest version of Claude Desktop.What happens when you reach the usage limit?Anthropic says Claude Fable 5 can be used for up to 50% of your weekly usage allowance under the promotional offer.Once that limit is reached, users have two options:-Purchase usage credits to continue using Claude Fable 5 beyond the included limit.-Switch to another Claude model and continue using the remaining balance available under their subscription.This applies across supported Claude platforms, including the web, mobile, desktop and Claude Code.Who is not eligible?The promotion does not apply to:-Standard seats on seat-based Enterprise plans-Usage-based Enterprise plans-Claude API users, whose usage continues to be billed separately under standard API pricingFor organisations on legacy Enterprise plans, access depends on the type of seat assigned.Standard-seat users can only access Fable 5 if their organisation has enabled usage credits. Premium-seat users, however, receive promotional access through their subscription during the offer period.What changes after July 12?Once the promotion ends on July 12, Claude Fable 5 will no longer be included within subscribers' weekly usage limits.Users who want to keep using the model will need to purchase usage credits, which will be billed separately from their monthly subscription. Or they can move to another Claude model that’s still part of their existing plan.Eligible subscribers get a few more days to test drive Anthropic’s latest flagship model with the extension, before it goes to a usage-based pricing model. Eligible subscribers get a few more days to test drive Anthropic’s latest flagship model with the extension, before it goes to a usage-based pricing model.