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Claude API rate card, 2026
Current rates for all 16 Claude models, including cache read/write, batch discounts, and long-context tiers.
Models
16
Cheapest input
$0.10/MTok
Cheapest output
$0.50/MTok
Cache discount
90% - 98% off
Claude API pricing table
| Model | Tier | Input $/MTok | Output $/MTok | Cache Read | Cache Write | Batch | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | Fast / Budget | $0.10 | $0.50 | $0.01(90% off) | $0.13(25% surcharge) | $0.05(50% off) | 1M |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | Fast / Budget | $1.00 | $5.00 | $0.10(90% off) | $1.25(25% surcharge) | $0.50(50% off) | 200K |
| Claude Sonnet 5 | Mid-tier | $2.00 | $10.00 | $0.20(90% off) | $2.50(25% surcharge) | $1.00(50% off) | 1M |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | Mid-tier | $2.00 | $10.00 | $0.10(95% off) | $2.50(25% surcharge) | $1.00(50% off) | 1M |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Mid-tier | $3.00 | $15.00 | $0.30(90% off) | $3.75(25% surcharge) | $1.50(50% off) | 1M |
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 | Mid-tier | $3.00 | $15.00 | $0.30(90% off) | $3.75(25% surcharge) | $1.50(50% off) | 200K |
| Claude Opus 5.5 | Flagship | $4.00 | $20.00 | $0.20(95% off) | $5.00(25% surcharge) | $2.00(50% off) | 1M |
| Claude Opus 4.8 | Flagship | $5.00 | $25.00 | $0.50(90% off) | $6.25(25% surcharge) | $2.50(50% off) | 1M |
| Claude Opus 5 | Flagship | $5.00 | $25.00 | $0.50(90% off) | $6.25(25% surcharge) | $2.50(50% off) | 1M |
| Claude Opus 4.7 | Flagship | $5.00 | $25.00 | $0.50(90% off) | $6.25(25% surcharge) | $2.50(50% off) | 1M |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Flagship | $5.00 | $25.00 | $0.50(90% off) | $6.25(25% surcharge) | $2.50(50% off) | 1M |
| Claude Opus 4.5 | Flagship | $5.00 | $25.00 | $0.50(90% off) | $6.25(25% surcharge) | $2.50(50% off) | 200K |
| Claude Fable 5.1 | Flagship | $10.00 | $50.00 | $0.25(98% off) | $12.50(25% surcharge) | $5.00(50% off) | 1M |
| Claude Fable 5 | Flagship | $10.00 | $50.00 | $1.00(90% off) | $12.50(25% surcharge) | $5.00(50% off) | 1M |
| Claude Mythos 5.1 | Flagship | $10.00 | $50.00 | $0.25(98% off) | $12.50(25% surcharge) | $5.00(50% off) | 1M |
| Claude Mythos 5 | Flagship | $10.00 | $50.00 | $1.00(90% off) | $12.50(25% surcharge) | $5.00(50% off) | 1M |
Claude Haiku 5.5: Added by the model-onboarding job on 2026-10-08. Prices confirmed by the provider pricing page and the LiteLLM cross-check. Release date from the provider model list. Not yet benchmarked, so never recommended.
Claude Sonnet 5: Launched at $2/$10 as introductory pricing through Aug 31, 2026. Anthropic cancelled the scheduled increase to $3/$15, so this is now the standard price.
Claude Sonnet 5.5: Added by the model-onboarding job on 2026-09-29. Prices confirmed by the provider pricing page and the LiteLLM cross-check. Release date from the provider model list. Not yet benchmarked, so never recommended.
Claude Sonnet 4.5: Added 2026-09-27 after the backfill hold. Prices from the provider pricing page; 200K window (no long-context tier) from the provider context-windows page. Not yet benchmarked, so never recommended.
Claude Opus 5.5: Added by the model-onboarding job on 2026-09-24. Prices confirmed by the provider pricing page and the LiteLLM cross-check. Release date from the provider model list. Benchmarked from the LiveBench 2026-06-25 release (2026-W26) in the first rankings sync.
Claude Opus 4.7: Backfilled on 2026-09-23. Prices confirmed by the provider pricing page and the LiteLLM cross-check. Release date not published in a machine-readable source. Benchmarked from the LiveBench 2026-06-25 release (2026-W26) in the first rankings sync.
Claude Opus 4.6: Backfilled on 2026-09-23. Prices confirmed by the provider pricing page and the LiteLLM cross-check. Release date not published in a machine-readable source. Benchmarked from the LiveBench 2026-06-25 release (2026-W26) in the first rankings sync.
Claude Opus 4.5: Backfilled on 2026-09-23. Prices confirmed by the provider pricing page and the LiteLLM cross-check. Release date not published in a machine-readable source. Not yet benchmarked, so never recommended.
Claude Mythos 5.1: Backfilled on 2026-09-23. Prices confirmed by the provider pricing page and the LiteLLM cross-check. Release date not published in a machine-readable source. Not yet benchmarked, so never recommended.
Claude Mythos 5: Backfilled on 2026-09-23. Prices confirmed by the provider pricing page and the LiteLLM cross-check. Release date not published in a machine-readable source. Not yet benchmarked, so never recommended.
Claude cache and batch pricing
How caching and batch processing affect your Claude API costs.
Cache read discount
When a prompt prefix is already cached, the provider charges a reduced rate for those tokens. Claude cache read discounts range from 90% to 98% off the standard input rate, depending on the model.
Cache write cost
All Claude models charge a 25% surcharge on cache writes. The first time tokens enter cache, they cost 125% of the standard input rate.
Batch discount
All Claude models offer a 50% batch discount. Batch requests are processed asynchronously and cost 50% of the standard rate.
Claude long-context pricing
Some Claude models apply higher rates once the total prompt exceeds a threshold. Both input and output tokens may be re-priced for the entire request.
| Model | Threshold | Input multiplier | Output multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 100.001K tokens | 5x | 5x |
Claude cost by use case
Estimated cost per API call across common workloads, using default token counts for each use case.
Recent Claude price changes
Claude Haiku 5.5 input launched
$0.10/MTok at launch
Claude Sonnet 5.5 input launched
$2.00/MTok at launch
Claude Opus 5.5 input launched
$4.00/MTok at launch
Claude Sonnet 5 input decreased
$3.00 to $2.00/MTok
Claude Sonnet 5 output decreased
$15.00 to $10.00/MTok
Claude Sonnet 5 input launched
$3.00/MTok at launch
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Claude API pricing FAQ
How much does the Claude API cost?
Claude API pricing starts at $0.10/MTok for input and $0.50/MTok for output. Prices vary by model tier: flagship models cost more but deliver higher quality, while fast/budget models are significantly cheaper for high-volume workloads.
Does Claude offer batch discounts?
Yes. Claude supports batch processing, which sends requests asynchronously at a reduced rate. The batch discount is 50% off standard pricing across all Claude models.
What is the Claude cache read discount?
Claude cache read discounts vary by model, ranging from 90% to 98% off the standard input rate.
How many Claude models are available?
There are currently 16 Claude models available through the API, spanning 3 tiers: Fast / Budget, Mid-tier, Flagship.
Is there a free tier for the Claude API?
Claude API pricing is pay-per-use based on token consumption. There is no permanent free tier, but new accounts typically receive introductory credits. Tokeven helps you track exactly what you spend so nothing is wasted.
Does Claude charge more for long context?
Yes. Some Claude models apply a long-context surcharge when the total prompt exceeds a token threshold. Both input and output rates increase for the entire request. Check the long-context pricing table above for exact thresholds and multipliers per model.