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AnthropicClaude Opus 5
A Claude model for substantial code changes, reasoning and business workflows with many steps.
Plain-English overview
What Claude Opus 5 actually is
Opus 5 supports adaptive thinking, tool use and a large context window. It offers a lower token price than Fable, making it a candidate to evaluate before moving a difficult workflow to the premium tier.
Good fit for
- Codebase changes
- Multi-step workflows
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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
- May 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
- $5 / 1MCurrent standard list price per million input tokens unless noted.
- Output price
- $25 / 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 Opus 5
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Estimated total (USD)
For the usage above · USD · API pricing, not a subscription
- Input tokens
- $5.00 per 1M tokens
- Output tokens
- $25.00 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 Opus 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.
Anthropic does not train on API data without express permission. Retention depends on the API feature, account agreement and cloud provider.
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 Opus 5 FAQ
What is Claude Opus 5?
A Claude model for substantial code changes, reasoning and business workflows with many steps. Opus 5 supports adaptive thinking, tool use and a large context window. It offers a lower token price than Fable, making it a candidate to evaluate before moving a difficult workflow to the premium tier.
When was Claude Opus 5 released?
Claude Opus 5 was released on July 24, 2026 according to the cited provider materials.
Where can I access Claude Opus 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 Opus 5 cost?
$5 input · $25 output / 1M tokens. Standard Claude API rates. Cache writes, tools and regional premiums can add to the bill.
Where is Claude Opus 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 Opus 5 API data used for training?
Anthropic does not train on API data without express permission. Retention depends on the API feature, account agreement and cloud provider. 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
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- Gemini 3.8 Flash$1.50
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- Claude Haiku 4.5$2.00
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- GPT-5.6 Terra$4.50
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- GPT-5.6 Sol$8.00
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- Claude Opus 5$10.00
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