# Claude

## Kurzbeschreibung
**Claude **is an AI assistant and model family from Anthropic for chat, research, writing, analysis, coding, and agentic workflows. 


Depending on the plan or product, the offering includes web/desktop/mobile chat, Research, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, web search, file/code execution, connectors, as well as APIs and Managed Agents for developers. Anthropic positions Claude for individuals, teams, education, and enterprise environments alike.

## Claim
Think fast, build faster “Brainstorm in Claude, build in Cowork”

## Geeignet für
- API Integration
- Audio / Voice
- Automation / Workflows
- Images
- Education
- Data Analysis
- Data Extraction / Document Analysis
- Customer Service & Chatbots
- no Code App
- Programming / Software Development
- Project Management
- Research
- Writing & Editing
- SEO / GEO Optimization
- Texts / Content
- Translations
- Websites / Landing Pages
- Knowledge Management / Internal Search

## Kernfunktionen
- Business Plan
- Chatbot
- Data Analysis
- Document analysis
- Function calls
- AI agents
- LLM API
- Multimodal AI
- Tutoring
- Presentations
- Programming
- Reasoning model
- Research
- Language model
- Spreadsheet
- Text generation
- Translation
- Summary

## Preismodell
- **free:** **Claude Free** includes chat on web, iOS, Android, and desktop, code generation, data visualization, writing/editing texts, content generation, text and image analysis, as well as web search. Projects are also available to Free users, though in a limited number.
- **subscription:** **Claude Pro: **Includes everything in Free plus more usage, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, unlimited projects, Research, access to more Claude models, as well as Claude for Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Beta.


**Claude Max:** Includes everything in Pro plus significantly higher usage, higher output limits, early access to advanced Claude features, and priority during high demand.


**Claude Team:** For teams; includes all Claude features, more usage than Pro, Claude Code and Cowork, connectors like Microsoft 365 and Slack, Enterprise Search, centralized billing/administration, SSO, admin controls, and no model training on company content by default.


**Claude Enterprise:** For large companies; includes Team features plus advanced admin, security, compliance, and governance features such as Spend Controls, Audit Logs, SCIM, role-based access, Compliance API, custom data retention, and additional enterprise options.
- **other:** **Claude API:** Separates developer/platform model with usage-based billing by model, input/output tokens, prompt caching, and other factors. Claude models are also available through third-party platforms such as AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, and Microsoft Foundry.


**Additional features: **The Claude Platform offers additional usage-based features such as Managed Agents, Web Search, Code Execution, as well as service tiers like Standard, Priority, and Batch.


**Claude Design: **Available for Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise; usage runs through the respective subscription limits, with optional Extra Usage.


**Special offers: **Anthropic offers separate deals or programs for educational institutions, nonprofits, and certain government/public sector contexts.

## DSGVO und Datenschutz
**Gesamteinschätzung:** Conditional

**On-Prem / local hosting: indirect / not available**


Operating the Claude model on your own hardware is not possible. Only the Claude Code Agent SDK can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure (code.claude.com/docs/agent-sdk/hosting), but the model itself always remains with Anthropic or its cloud partners.


**Private cloud / data center: partial**


Via AWS Bedrock and GCP Vertex AI, customers can use Claude in their own cloud environment (including EU regions), which can enable stronger isolation. A dedicated private cloud instance from Anthropic itself is not offered on the website.


**EU SaaS / managed: covered**


EU data residency is explicitly available for API and Enterprise customers: regional EU/EEA endpoints via the native Claude API as well as via AWS Bedrock EU and GCP Vertex EU. The page claude.com/regional-compliance confirms 'regional processing within EU/EEA' and country-specific deployment options.


**Hybrid: partial**


A hybrid scenario is technically possible (e.g. local Agent SDK + cloud model inference in an EU region), but it is not marketed as an explicit product feature. The combination of self-hosted Agent SDK and EU data residency endpoint effectively results in a hybrid architecture.


**DPA / data processing agreement: covered**


Anthropic's DPA with Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) is automatically integrated into the Commercial Terms of Service and does not need to be signed separately. This applies to Claude for Work, Claude API, and Enterprise plans (privacy.claude.com/articles/7996862).


**No training: covered**


For commercial customers (API, Enterprise, Claude for Work), data is not used for model training without explicit opt-in. In addition, a zero-data-retention option is available for Enterprise/API customers upon request. Consumer users can disable training in the settings ('How do I change my model improvement privacy settings?').


**Open source / transparency path: indirect / not available**


Claude models are not open source and cannot be operated locally. There is a 'Claude for Open Source' program (claude.com/contact-sales/claude-for-oss) that grants OSS maintainers access to Claude Max, but does not disclose model weights or source code. Technical transparency is provided via the Trust Portal and compliance documentation.


**Data processing**


Data is processed on Anthropic's multi-cloud infrastructure, which includes multiple cloud providers (according to the published subprocessors list). By default, traffic can be routed through the USA, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For commercial customers, EU data residency can be configured so that storage and inference take place within the EU/EEA. Zero-data-retention is possible for Enterprise/API customers upon request. Data from commercial customers is not used for general model training.


**Conclusion**


Claude is designed as a US-based SaaS service, but for commercial customers (API, Enterprise) it offers a solid GDPR foundation: automatic DPA with SCCs, configurable EU data residency, no training on customer data, and extensive certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2, among others). On-premise operation of the model is not possible. For privacy-sensitive applications in Germany, at minimum a commercial plan with actively configured EU data residency and, if applicable, a zero-data-retention agreement is recommended.


**Sources**


- [https://claude.com/regional-compliance](https://claude.com/regional-compliance)
- [https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/7996862-how-do-i-view-and-sign-your-data-processing-addendum-dpa](https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/7996862-how-do-i-view-and-sign-your-data-processing-addendum-dpa)
- [https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/7996890-where-are-your-servers-located-do-you-host-your-models-on-eu-servers](https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/7996890-where-are-your-servers-located-do-you-host-your-models-on-eu-servers)
- [https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/10023580-is-my-data-used-for-model-training](https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/10023580-is-my-data-used-for-model-training)
- [https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/10015870-what-certifications-has-anthropic-obtained](https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/10015870-what-certifications-has-anthropic-obtained)
- [https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/8956058-i-have-a-zero-data-retention-agreement-with-anthropic-what-products-does-it-apply-to](https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/8956058-i-have-a-zero-data-retention-agreement-with-anthropic-what-products-does-it-apply-to)
- [https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/12109829-how-do-i-change-my-model-improvement-privacy-settings](https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/12109829-how-do-i-change-my-model-improvement-privacy-settings)
- [https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/manage-claude/data-residency](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/manage-claude/data-residency)
- [https://code.claude.com/docs/en/agent-sdk/hosting](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/agent-sdk/hosting)

GDPR-compliant use is possible, but subject to prerequisites: For commercial users (Claude for Work, API, Enterprise), a DPA with SCCs is automatically integrated into the Commercial Terms, EU data residency is selectable, and there is no training without explicit opt-in. For consumer plans (Free, Pro, Max), these guarantees are largely absent, and data may be used for training by default. Fully GDPR-compliant use therefore requires at least a commercial plan as well as active configuration of EU data residency.


**Positive**


DPA with Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) automatically included in the Commercial Terms; EU data residency configurable for API and Enterprise customers (EU endpoints, AWS Bedrock EU, GCP Vertex EU); no training on commercial customer data without explicit opt-in; Zero Data Retention option for Enterprise/API available on request; extensive certifications (ISO 27001:2022, ISO 42001:2023, SOC 2 Type I & II, CSA STAR, HIPAA-ready); subprocessors list published; Trust Portal with compliance documentation.


**Negative**


US-based provider (Anthropic), standard routing may include US servers; EU data residency only on commercial plans and only after active configuration; consumer users have limited control; Zero Data Retention only on request and after review by Sales; no on-premise operation of the model possible; subprocessors include several US cloud providers.


**Server location**


Multi-cloud infrastructure across multiple providers (according to the subprocessors list). By default, routing in the USA, Europe, Asia, and Australia is possible. For commercial customers, EU data residency (EU/EEA) can be configured via native API endpoints as well as AWS Bedrock EU and GCP Vertex EU. Specific data center locations (e.g. Frankfurt, Dublin) are not named explicitly on the website.

## Hosting und Daten
- **On-Prem / lokales Hosting:** unknown
- **Private Cloud / Rechenzentrum:** teilweise / indirekt
- **EU SaaS / Managed:** abgedeckt
- **Hybrid:** teilweise / indirekt
- **AVV / DPA:** abgedeckt
- **Kein Training auf Kundendaten:** abgedeckt
- **Open-Source / Transparenz-Pfad:** unknown

## Standort
**Land:** USA

**Taxonomie:** USA

Anthropic PBC, 548 Market St, PMB 90375, San Francisco, CA 94104, United States.

## Vorteile
- Very broad range of applications: writing, research, coding, analysis, agents, enterprise.
- Strong coding focus with Claude Code and official workflows for debugging, refactoring, tests, and CI.
- Good knowledge and research capabilities through Research, web search, Google Workspace/Slack/Microsoft 365 connectors, and Enterprise Search.
- For teams and large organizations, strong governance features such as SSO, SCIM, audit logs, Compliance API, and custom retention controls.
- Public API pricing and multiple model classes (Haiku, Sonnet, Opus) available

## Nachteile
- For consumer users, chats/coding sessions may be used for model improvement depending on the privacy setting; additionally, security-flagged content may be analyzed.
- Commercial data is not trained on by default, but according to the privacy documentation it is stored in the USA by default; EU-only hosting is not the default.
- Some particularly powerful features are restricted to higher-tier plans, such as Research, Claude Code/Cowork in the subscription context, team/enterprise administration, or compliance features.
- Anthropic itself points out that outputs may be inaccurate and should not be adopted without verification.
- According to the Terms, consumer use is generally 18+

## Quellen
- Offizielle Website: https://claude.com/

## Letzter Datenstand
2026-04-16

## Originalseite
https://kifox.ai/en/ki-tools/claude-en/