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Claude Sonnet 5 vs Claude Opus 4.8
Claude Sonnet 5 and Claude Opus 4.8: current price, context, max output, and supported operations.
Pricing comparison
| Claude Sonnet 5 | Claude Opus 4.8 | |
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| Model maker | Anthropic | Anthropic |
| Delivery availability | Available | Available |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Max output | 128K | 128K |
| Official price | Input$2.00per 1M tokensOutput$10.00per 1M tokens | Input$5.00per 1M tokensOutput$25.00per 1M tokens |
| Verified price | Input$0.60per 1M tokensOutput$3.00per 1M tokens | Input$1.50per 1M tokensOutput$7.50per 1M tokens |
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| Capabilities | JSON modePrompt CacheReasoningTool useVision | JSON modePrompt CacheReasoningTool useVision |
Summary
- Claude Sonnet 5: Input $0.60 / Output $3.00 per 1M tokens; Claude Opus 4.8: Input $1.50 / Output $7.50 per 1M tokens. Rates depend on the billing unit, specification, and usage. Compare matching conditions in the model's detailed pricing; a single rate does not determine the total cost.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Claude Sonnet 5 or Claude Opus 4.8?
Claude Sonnet 5: Input $0.60 / Output $3.00 per 1M tokens; Claude Opus 4.8: Input $1.50 / Output $7.50 per 1M tokens. Rates depend on the billing unit, specification, and usage. Compare matching conditions in the model's detailed pricing; a single rate does not determine the total cost.
What are the key differences between Claude Sonnet 5 and Claude Opus 4.8?
Both models share similar capabilities.