Claude API launches an Anthropic-managed option on Google Cloud
Anthropic has launched a Claude API service accessed through your Google Cloud project. Google Cloud manages access permissions and marketplace billing, while Anthropic operates the API.
What changed
Claude Models on Google Cloud (Anthropic managed) launched on October 22. Access is controlled through Google Cloud IAM, and billing goes through Google Cloud Marketplace. Fast mode for Claude Opus 5.5 is also available on this service.
Why it may matter for your work
Teams already using Google Cloud could bring Claude into their existing access and billing setup. This may simplify administration when adding AI features to internal tools or customer-facing products.
What it can actually do
Access the Anthropic-operated Claude API through a Google Cloud project, including fast mode for Claude Opus 5.5.
Limits to check
Access uses Google Cloud IAM and billing uses Google Cloud Marketplace. Prices and regional availability are not stated on the source page.
“We've launched [Claude Models on Google Cloud (Anthropic managed)](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/claude-models-on-google-cloud/anthropic-managed), the Claude API operated by Anthropic and reached through your Google Cloud project.”From the linked source page