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AnthropicClaude Sonnet 5
A lower-priced Claude option for everyday coding, writing and tool-assisted work.
Plain-English overview
What Claude Sonnet 5 actually is
Sonnet 5 combines a large context window with adaptive thinking and tool use. Its standard token rates are below Opus, making it useful to evaluate for recurring work that does not need the most expensive tier.
Good fit for
- Coding assistants
- Everyday analysis
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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
- $2 / 1MCurrent standard list price per million input tokens unless noted.
- Output price
- $10 / 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 Sonnet 5
Anthropic
Estimated total (USD)
For the usage above · USD · API pricing, not a subscription
- Input tokens
- $2.00 per 1M tokens
- Output tokens
- $10.00 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 Sonnet 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.
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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 Sonnet 5 FAQ
What is Claude Sonnet 5?
A lower-priced Claude option for everyday coding, writing and tool-assisted work. Sonnet 5 combines a large context window with adaptive thinking and tool use. Its standard token rates are below Opus, making it useful to evaluate for recurring work that does not need the most expensive tier.
When was Claude Sonnet 5 released?
Claude Sonnet 5 was released on June 30, 2026 according to the cited provider materials.
Where can I access Claude Sonnet 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 Sonnet 5 cost?
$2 input · $10 output / 1M tokens. Standard Claude API rates. Cache writes, tools and regional premiums can add to the bill.
Where is Claude Sonnet 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 Sonnet 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
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