Claude Opus 4.5
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Alternative Models
Models with comparable benchmark score and pricing tier| Model | Provider | Context Window | Max Output | Training Cutoff | Input / 1M | Cache Price / 1M | Output / 1M | Benchmark | Speed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anthropic👑 | 1M | 128K | 2026-05 | $5.00 | $0.50 | $25.00 | 96.5 | Slow | $0.1348 | |
Anthropic | 1M | 128K | 2026-01 | $5.00 | $0.50 | $25.00 | 95 | Slow | $0.1348 | |
Anthropic | 1M | 128K | 2026-01 | $5.00 | $0.50 | $25.00 | 93.5 | Slow | $0.175 | |
OpenAI👑 | 1M | 128K | 2025-12 | $5.00 | $0.50 | $30.00 | 93.25 | Standard | $0.1439 | |
Anthropic | 1M | 128K | 2025-08 | $5.00 | $0.50 | $25.00 | 93 | Slow | $0.175 |
Provider
Benchmark
96.5Speed
Slow
Training Cutoff
2026-05
Context Window
1M
Max Output
128K
Input / 1M
$5.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.50
Output / 1M
$25.00
Provider
Benchmark
95Speed
Slow
Training Cutoff
2026-01
Context Window
1M
Max Output
128K
Input / 1M
$5.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.50
Output / 1M
$25.00
Provider
Benchmark
93.5Speed
Slow
Training Cutoff
2026-01
Context Window
1M
Max Output
128K
Input / 1M
$5.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.50
Output / 1M
$25.00
Provider
Benchmark
93.25Speed
Standard
Training Cutoff
2025-12
Context Window
1M
Max Output
128K
Input / 1M
$5.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.50
Output / 1M
$30.00
Provider
Benchmark
93Speed
Slow
Training Cutoff
2025-08
Context Window
1M
Max Output
128K
Input / 1M
$5.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.50
Output / 1M
$25.00
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Claude Opus 4.5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key insights into Claude Opus 4.5 API pricing, context capacity, caching savings, and performance benchmarks
Q. What is the API pricing for Claude Opus 4.5? How much does it cost per 1M tokens?＋
Claude Opus 4.5 (Anthropic) is priced at $5.0000 per 1 million input tokens and $25.0000 per 1 million output tokens. The output rate is approximately 5.0x higher than the input rate. You can simulate your exact monthly API expenses tailored to your request volume and token length using the calculator above.
Q. What are the context window and maximum output limits of Claude Opus 4.5?＋
Claude Opus 4.5 features a 200K context window and a maximum output limit of 64K tokens per request. It provides ample capacity for multi-turn dialogs and complex document parsing.
Q. Does Claude Opus 4.5 support Prompt Caching, and how much cost can be saved?＋
Yes, Claude Opus 4.5 supports prompt caching. Cached reads cost $0.5000 per 1M tokens, delivering an estimated 90% discount compared to standard input rates. (Minimum cache threshold: 4K) Caching reusable system instructions and documentation substantially lowers recurring API expenses.
Q. What is the benchmark score (89.5) and performance profile of Claude Opus 4.5?＋
Claude Opus 4.5 achieves an overall benchmark score of 89.5/100 with a "Slow" speed rating. It strikes an optimal tradeoff between high analytical capability, speed, and affordability.
Q. Which alternative models are comparable to Claude Opus 4.5?＋
Key alternatives in similar price-to-performance tiers include Claude Opus 5, Claude Opus 4.8, Claude Opus 4.7. We recommend comparing them based on your latency targets, context window needs, and prompt caching benefits using the full comparison tool on this site.