Claude · Flagship · 1,000K context window

Claude Fable 5 pricing for categorization

$0.0155 per call at 800 input / 150 output tokens.

Per call

$0.0155

10K calls/mo

$155

Cache savings

90% off input

Batch savings

50% off all

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Adjust token counts, volume, and discount toggles to model your categorization spend. Pricing updated weekly.

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$155
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.0155
Daily cost$5
Input rate$10.00/MTok
Output rate$50.00/MTok
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Quick start

Call Claude Fable 5 with the Anthropic Python SDK:

from anthropic import Anthropic

client = Anthropic()
response = client.messages.create(
    model="claude-fable-5",
    max_tokens=150,
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.0155 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $10.00/MTok
# Output: $50.00/MTok

How Claude Fable 5 compares on cost

Per-call cost for all models scoring 50+ on categorization benchmarks. Hover for details.

Cheapest viable option: Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite at $0.000425/call (97% less, 85/100 quality).

Complete Claude Fable 5 pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$10.00800
Output$50.00150

Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $10.00 to $1.00/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.007200 per call.

Batch API: 50% off all tokens

Submit requests asynchronously and receive 50% off all token costs. This works best for offline pipelines where latency requirements are flexible.

Monthly cost projections

Monthly volumeCost per callStandard monthlyCached monthlyYou save with caching
10,000 calls$0.0155$155$83$72
50,000 calls$0.0155$775$415$360
100,000 calls$0.0155$1,550$830$720
500,000 calls$0.0155$7,750$4,150$3,600
1,000,000 calls$0.0155$15,500$8,300$7,200

Claude Fable 5 quality benchmarks for categorization

Claude Fable 5 is a solid pick for categorization

Scores 82/100 (rank #5 of 14). Good balance of quality and cost for categorization.

Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash (92/100) at $0.002550/call

Performance across all task types

Claude Fable 5 scores by task type. Categorization highlighted.

Reasoning98Code Generation96Code Review95Creative Writing95Summarization90Q&A88Extraction85Classification *82
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 14
Reasoning98/100#1
Code Generation96/100#1
Code Review95/100#1
Creative Writing95/100#1
Summarization90/100#3
Q&A88/100#4
Extraction85/100#4
Classification(current page)82/100#5

Alternative models for categorization

13 models score 80+ on categorization benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite (97% less, 85/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs Claude
Gemini 3.5 Flash-LiteGemini$0.25$1.5085/100$0.00042597% cheaper
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0088/100$0.00085095% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0090/100$0.00155090% cheaper
GPT 5.6 LunaGPT$1.00$6.0091/100$0.00170089% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini$1.50$9.0092/100$0.00255084% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0086/100$0.00310080% cheaper
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0086/100$0.00340078% cheaper
GPT 5.4GPT$2.50$15.0088/100$0.00425073% cheaper
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.50$15.0089/100$0.00425073% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0084/100$0.00465070% cheaper
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0080/100$0.00775050% cheaper
GPT 5.5GPT$5.00$30.0085/100$0.00850045% cheaper
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$5.00$30.0086/100$0.00850045% cheaper

About Claude Fable 5

Provider

Claude

Tier

Flagship

Context

1,000K tokens

Released

Jun 2026

Other models from Claude

ModelTierInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokContext
Claude Opus 4.8Flagship$5.00$25.00200K
Claude Sonnet 4.6Mid-tier$3.00$15.00200K
Claude Haiku 4.5Fast / Budget$1.00$5.00200K
Claude Sonnet 5Mid-tier$2.00$10.00200K

You can compare Claude Fable 5 head-to-head against any other model on our model comparison pages, or track how pricing has changed over time on the pricing history tracker.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Claude Fable 5 cost for categorization per API call?

$0.0155 per call at 800 input / 150 output tokens.

Is Claude Fable 5 the best model for categorization?

Scores 82/100, rank #5 of 14 models. Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash at 92/100.

What is the cheapest model for categorization with good quality?

Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite scores 85/100 quality at $0.25/$1.50 per MTok. That is 97% less than Claude Fable 5 per call.

How can I reduce my Claude Fable 5 costs for categorization?

Three strategies: prompt caching (90% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.0155 drops to about $0.000775 per call.

How does Claude Fable 5 pricing compare to other Claude models?

Claude also offers: Claude Opus 4.8 at $5.00/$25.00, Claude Sonnet 4.6 at $3.00/$15.00, Claude Haiku 4.5 at $1.00/$5.00, Claude Sonnet 5 at $2.00/$10.00.

What context window does Claude Fable 5 support?

1,000K tokens total. Typical categorization calls use 800 plus 150 tokens, well within limits.

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