Anthropic API Pricing
Claude series developer, known for safety, long context, and coding excellence
11 paid models · 11 free · Price range: $0.25 - $15.00 /1M
About Anthropic
Anthropic was founded by former OpenAI researchers with a focus on AI safety. Their Claude models feature industry-leading 200K context windows, exceptional coding abilities, and the Constitutional AI safety framework. Claude 3.5 Sonnet is widely regarded as one of the best models for coding tasks.
Key Highlights
- 200K ultra-long context window
- Industry-leading code generation quality
- Constitutional AI safety framework
- Native PDF and image understanding
- Excellent instruction following
Pricing Features
- Pay-per-token billing
Supports Prompt Caching (up to 90% discount on cached tokens) and Batch API (50% off). Message Batches API for async processing.
API Features
Common Use Cases
- • Enterprise Chat Applications
- • Code Generation & Review
- • Long Document Analysis
- • Research Assistance
- • Content Writing
📊 Anthropic Model Comparison
Compare all models side by side. Sorted by total price (input + output).
| Model | Tier | Input /1M | Output /1M | Total /1M | Context | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude 3 Haiku | Budget | $0.25 | $1.25 | $1.50 | 200k | Image analysis |
| Claude 3.5 Haiku | Budget | $0.80 | $4.00 | $4.80 | 200k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Claude 3.5 Haiku (2024-10-22) | Budget | $0.80 | $4.00 | $4.80 | 200k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | Budget | $1.00 | $5.00 | $6.00 | 200k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Claude 3.7 Sonnet | Budget | $3.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | 200k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Claude Sonnet 4 | Budget | $3.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | 1.0M | Complex reasoning, math |
🎯 Which Anthropic Model Should You Choose?
Quick recommendations based on your use case.
💰 Anthropic Monthly Cost Examples
Estimated monthly costs for common use cases.
| Use Case | Monthly Usage | Claude 3 Haiku (Budget) |
Claude 3.5 Sonnet (2024-06-20) (Flagship) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Customer Service Bot
1000 conversations/day
|
500k input 200k output |
$0.38/mo | $0.00/mo |
|
Code Assistant
200 requests/day
|
1.0M input 500k output |
$0.88/mo | $0.00/mo |
|
Data Analysis
500 analyses/day
|
2.0M input 300k output |
$0.88/mo | $0.00/mo |
⚔️ Anthropic vs Competitors
How does {brand} compare to other major AI providers?
| Brand | Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Total /1M | Context | vs {brand} |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Anthropic
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Claude 3.5 Sonnet (2024-06-20) Current | Free | Free | Free | 200k | — |
OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 Chat | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 128k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 Pro | $21.00 | $168.00 | $189.00 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1 | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1 Chat | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 128k | Infinity% more |
All Models
❓ Anthropic Pricing FAQ
What is the cheapest Anthropic model?
The cheapest Anthropic model is Claude 3 Haiku at $1.50 per 1M tokens (input + output combined).
What is the maximum context length for Anthropic models?
Anthropic models support up to 1.0M context length, allowing you to process large documents and maintain long conversations.
How do I choose between Anthropic models?
For budget projects, choose the cheapest model. For code generation, prioritize low output price. For complex reasoning, choose models with reasoning capability. Use our scenario guide above.