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Claude Monitor vs FilePaster

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Claude Monitor compared with FilePaster
DetailClaude Monitor logo Claude MonitorFilePaster logo FilePaster
What it doesFree browser extension that tracks Claude usage limits live in your toolbar Copy and paste files from cloud drives, Gmail and websites directly into upload boxes or folders
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inNot given PH
Pricing modelOpen source Free trial
PricingFree. Optional paid add-on Claude Monitor Pro on waitlist. Windows app UsagePeek AI: $9.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store) with 7-day free trial. FilePaster: $19.99 USD per year. 7-day free trial with no credit card required.
Key features
  • Color-coded badge in toolbar showing usage percentage
  • Live countdown to every limit reset
  • Desktop notifications at 80% and 95% usage thresholds
  • Optional bar above Claude.ai chat box displaying limits
  • Tracks 5-hour session, weekly, and per-model usage limits
  • Displays extra-usage credits and Claude Code routine runs
  • Four layout options: Classic, Mixed, Grid, List
  • Six color themes for customization
  • Auto-refresh at customizable intervals
  • Detects Pro, Max, and Team plan types automatically
  • Copy from Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, SharePoint, Gmail and websites
  • Paste into any website upload box or computer folder
  • Image compression reducing file size by 70–85%
  • Video compression to fit upload limits of 8, 10, 25, 50 or 100 MB
  • Drag and drop files between tabs
  • Copy Gmail attachments and photos from emails
  • Support for up to 3 browsers
  • Convert Google Docs, Sheets and Slides to Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • No sign-in required, uses existing browser sessions
What makes it different
  • Works on Claude Free plan where usage page shows nothing since August 2026
  • Minimal permissions and read-only design prevents exploitation
  • Shows exact reset times instead of cutting off mid-conversation
  • Files go straight from source to destination with no servers involved
  • Works with accounts already signed in to your browser, no new passwords needed
  • One keyboard shortcut works across all supported services
  • Preserves folder structure when pasting to computer
  • Image and video compression happens on your computer, not on servers
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)1614
Referring domains (Majestic)191

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