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AnthropicClaude Fable 5
The original Fable model for complex coding and multi-step work, retained for existing integrations.
Plain-English overview
What Claude Fable 5 actually is
Fable 5 can work with tools and large inputs, but it is no longer the latest Fable release. Keep it in comparisons when assessing an existing application or planning a move to Fable 5.1.
Good fit for
- Complex coding
- Migration evaluations
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The facts that matter for text models
These are provider-published specifications, not Cody benchmark scores. Follow the linked sources for current limits and endpoint-specific exceptions.
- Context window
- 1M tokensMaximum combined prompt and working context documented by the provider.
- Maximum output
- 128K tokensProvider-published response limit, where available.
- Knowledge cutoff
- January 2026Latest reliable knowledge date explicitly published by the model provider. Search and connected tools can retrieve newer information but do not change the model's built-in cutoff.
- Input price
- $10 / 1MCurrent standard list price per million input tokens unless noted.
- Output price
- $50 / 1MCurrent standard list price per million output tokens unless noted.
- Inputs
- Text, imageMedia types accepted by the listed model endpoint.
- Tools & agents
- Tool use, agents, vision, coding workflowsSelected native tools and agent-building capabilities, not an exhaustive list.
Pricing & comparisons
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Claude Fable 5
Anthropic
Estimated total (USD)
For the usage above · USD · API pricing, not a subscription
- Input tokens
- $10.00 per 1M tokens
- Output tokens
- $50.00 per 1M tokens
How this estimate works
Estimates exclude taxes, tools, cache storage/writes, free allowances and custom discounts. Image estimates cover output only, not prompt or reference-image charges. Quality modes differ by model. Unlisted settings are not treated as free.
API and provider access
Where to get Claude Fable 5
Availability
Regions and access stage
Available through Claude Platform, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Foundry, and supported marketplaces.
Direct access depends on Anthropic's supported-country list; cloud regions and marketplace eligibility vary.
Check live availabilityData and training
The route matters.
Claude Fable 5 requires 30-day retention unless Anthropic authorizes an exception. API data is not used for training without express permission.
This is a concise reading of the cited provider material, not legal advice. A third-party gateway can have different storage, routing, training, and residency terms from the model maker's direct API.
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Claude Fable 5 FAQ
What is Claude Fable 5?
The original Fable model for complex coding and multi-step work, retained for existing integrations. Fable 5 can work with tools and large inputs, but it is no longer the latest Fable release. Keep it in comparisons when assessing an existing application or planning a move to Fable 5.1.
When was Claude Fable 5 released?
Claude Fable 5 was released on June 9, 2026 according to the cited provider materials.
Is Claude Fable 5 still supported?
Claude Fable 5 remains available, but Claude Fable 5.1 is the newer version.
Where can I access Claude Fable 5?
Available through Claude Platform, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Foundry, and supported marketplaces. The access routes listed in this guide are Anthropic and AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft.
How much does Claude Fable 5 cost?
$10 input · $50 output / 1M tokens. Standard Claude API rates. Cache writes, tools and regional premiums can add to the bill.
Where is Claude Fable 5 available?
Available through Claude Platform, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Foundry, and supported marketplaces. Direct access depends on Anthropic's supported-country list; cloud regions and marketplace eligibility vary.
Is my Claude Fable 5 API data used for training?
Claude Fable 5 requires 30-day retention unless Anthropic authorizes an exception. API data is not used for training without express permission. The policy belongs to the provider route and account terms, so verify it again before production use.
Price comparison
One price per model, using the same input/output mix. We weight each API rate by its share of one million total tokens and use the lowest matching reviewed route. This is a comparison rate, not a cost per task or a quality score. Tokenizers, caching, reasoning and long context can change your actual bill.
75% input + 25% output · no cache discounts
- Mistral Small 4$0.2625
Mistral AI
- GPT-5.6 Luna$0.45
OpenAI
- Gemini 3.8 Flash$1.50
Google
- Claude Haiku 4.5$2.00
Anthropic
- Claude Sonnet 5$4.00
Anthropic
- GPT-5.6 Terra$4.50
OpenAI
- GPT-5.6 Sol$8.00
OpenAI
- Claude Opus 5$10.00
Anthropic
- Claude Fable 5$20.00
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