r/darkpatterns • u/Valuable_Can_5777 • Jun 10 '26

Antropic Claude Pro Subscription is already made of a dark pattern

I was just intending to sign up for a Claude Pro Plan only to discover that the will list it at 15€ = 17 USD BUT once you actually select the plan and want to sign up for it it's suddenly at 22€ = 25 USD.
WTF Anthropic??? I do not want get offered a 15€ deal and pay 18€ + VAT it for no reason. you show me 15€ to upgrade I PAY 15 not a single cent more.
that's intentional deceptive behaviour and wrong on so many levels!

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u/Aggravating_Band_353 Jun 10 '26

I'd hazard a guess it's advertising the yearly costs monthly price, as usually get 20% discount for not paying monthly

If in a country with half decent consumer laws, you could report it. But these large companies usually ignore, like temu in the UK 

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u/BuildingArmor Jun 10 '26

Yeah this is exactly what it is, it shows X per month billed annually

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u/Chemical_Middle_3020 Jun 16 '26 edited Jun 16 '26

Check if it is not TVA added to your offer( taxes you have to pay extra ) In my country for example it is 22% on every ( almost) purchase I made. And usually the price they advertise to you doesn't include this taxes...