claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Misleading session cost display causes unexpected cutoffs on Pro plan [3 comments, 3 participants]

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Error Message

  1. Warn users before cutting them off mid-session — not after
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Problem

I'm a Claude Pro subscriber ($20/month) and I was cut off mid-session with a message telling me to upgrade my plan.

Claude Code displays a running cost counter during sessions. As a paying customer, I naturally interpreted this as tracking against my plan's budget. When I got cut off, the counter showed only ~$0.48 — a tiny fraction of what I pay monthly. There was no warning that I was approaching a limit, and nothing in the UI explained that the cost display is purely informational and unrelated to actual usage limits.

Why this is a problem

A cost meter that doesn't represent your actual budget has no business being displayed as though it does. It creates a false expectation and erodes trust in the product. Getting cut off mid-session while watching a counter that shows almost nothing spent is a genuinely bad user experience.

What I'm asking for

  1. Either remove the session cost display or clearly label it as informational only
  2. Add a visible indicator of actual usage limits and when you're approaching them
  3. Warn users before cutting them off mid-session — not after

I'm not asking for a refund. I'm asking for an honest UI.

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TL;DR

The issue can be addressed by modifying the UI to clearly label the session cost display as informational only and adding a visible indicator of actual usage limits.

Guidance

  • Review the current implementation of the cost counter and consider removing it or adding a clear label to indicate it's for informational purposes only.
  • Implement a visible indicator to show users their actual usage limits and when they are approaching them.
  • Develop a warning system to notify users before they are cut off mid-session, providing a better user experience.
  • Consider adding a tooltip or hover text to explain the purpose of the cost counter and how it relates to the user's plan.

Example

No code example is provided as the issue is more related to UI design and user experience.

Notes

The solution requires changes to the UI and potentially the backend to track and display usage limits. The exact implementation details are not provided in the issue.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Modify the UI to clearly label the session cost display and add a visible indicator of actual usage limits, as this addresses the user's concerns about transparency and trust in the product.

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