Anthropic builds the Claude family — the leading models for coding, writing, and agentic tasks. Claude Opus 4.8 (launched May 27, 2026) leads SWE-Bench Pro at 69.2% and introduces native parallel subagents. Claude Sonnet 4.6 is the most widely used coding model in 2026.
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Claude Opus 4.8 leads SWE-Bench Pro at 69.2% — new highest public coding score (May 2026)
Claude Sonnet 4.6 powers Cursor and Windsurf by default
1M token context window across all Opus and Sonnet models
17 models
All Anthropic Models
Every Anthropic model in the directory, ranked by overall capability score.
AnthropicPremium
Claude Fable 5
Anthropic's new Mythos-class flagship and the most capable coding model anyone can use — 80.3% SWE-Bench Pro, an 11-point jump over Opus 4.8. 1M context, 128K output, native parallel subagents. Released June 9, 2026.
Verdict
New global #1 — 80.3% SWE-Bench Pro, the most capable model generally available.
Quality score
98%
Pricing
$10.00/1M in
$50.00/1M out
Speed
Deliberate
Best for the hardest coding tasks, autonomous multi-step agents, and frontier-grade reasoning
Context
1M tokens
Launched June 9, 2026 as the public, Mythos-class release. Available on the Claude API, Microsoft Foundry, and Google Vertex AI. Free for all users until June 22, 2026. Same underlying model as Claude Mythos 5, with safeguards that block specific high-risk cyber responses.
Coding leaderSWE-Bench Pro #1Mythos-classParallel subagentsAgenticLong contextPremiumNew
Best for
The hardest coding tasks, autonomous multi-step agents, and frontier-grade reasoning
Anthropic's newest Opus flagship — 69.2% SWE-Bench Pro, 88.6% SWE-Bench Verified, 1890 Arena Elo (121 pts ahead of GPT-5.5), and native parallel subagents. Same $5/$25 price as Opus 4.7.
Verdict
New #1 on SWE-Bench Pro — parallel subagents, same price as Opus 4.7.
Quality score
97%
Pricing
$5.00/1M in
$25.00/1M out
Speed
Deliberate
Best for hardest coding tasks, parallel agentic workflows, and high-fidelity vision
Context
1M tokens
Launched May 27, 2026. Available on Claude API, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Microsoft Foundry, and GitHub Copilot. Fast mode available at $10/$50 per 1M tokens.
Coding leaderSWE-bench Pro #1Parallel subagentsAgenticLong contextPremiumNew
Best for
Hardest coding tasks, parallel agentic workflows, and high-fidelity vision
Anthropic's most powerful frontier model — the same underlying model as Fable 5 with safeguards lifted in some areas, restricted to vetted enterprise and research partners. The capability ceiling of mid-2026.
Verdict
The frontier ceiling — same model as Fable 5, safeguards lifted, partner-only.
Quality score
98%
Pricing
$10.00/1M in
$50.00/1M out
Speed
Deliberate
Best for frontier cybersecurity research, autonomous vulnerability discovery, and the absolute capability ceiling
Context
1M tokens
Launched June 9, 2026 alongside Fable 5, following the April Project Glasswing private preview on Google Cloud. Restricted to vetted enterprise and research partners due to advanced cybersecurity capabilities. Same underlying model and benchmarks as Claude Fable 5.
FrontierRestricted accessCybersecuritySWE-Bench Pro #1Mythos-classPremiumNew
Best for
Frontier cybersecurity research, autonomous vulnerability discovery, and the absolute capability ceiling
Claude Sonnet 4 is Anthropic's mid-tier flagship model balancing strong reasoning, coding, and writing capabilities at a competitive price point. It sits between Haiku and Opus in Anthropic's lineup, offering substantive intelligence without the cost of top-tier models.
Verdict
The sweet spot in Anthropic's lineup for serious coding and writing work — strong enough to replace Opus 4 in most real-world tasks.
Quality score
80%
Pricing
$3.00/1M in
$15.00/1M out
Speed
Balanced
Best for complex coding tasks, nuanced writing, and multi-step research where you need near-flagship quality without paying flagship prices.
Context
200k tokens
Pricing at $3 input / $15 output positions this as a 'balanced' tier model, but output costs are notably higher than comparable models like GPT-4o ($10 output). Extended context (200K) is available by default. Check Anthropic's API for rate limits and availability by tier.
Mid-tierCodingLong ContextAnthropicBalanced
Best for
Complex coding tasks, nuanced writing, and multi-step research where you need near-flagship quality without paying flagship prices.
Claude Opus 4.5 is Anthropic's flagship reasoning and writing model, offering deep analytical capability and nuanced instruction-following across a 200K context window. It sits at the top of the Claude 4 lineup, prioritizing quality over speed.
Verdict
Anthropic's most capable model delivers best-in-class reasoning and writing quality, but the steep output cost demands genuinely complex use cases to justify it.
Quality score
82%
Pricing
$5.00/1M in
$25.00/1M out
Speed
Deliberate
Best for complex multi-step reasoning, long-document analysis, and high-stakes writing tasks where output quality is non-negotiable.
Context
200k tokens
Pricing is $5 input / $25 output per 1M tokens — identical output cost to GPT-5.4 tier models. Note the 'Supersedes Claude 4 Haiku' label appears to be a data anomaly; Opus 4.5 is the top-tier model, not a Haiku replacement. Confirm model availability on the Anthropic API dashboard as Opus-tier models sometimes have access restrictions.
Claude 3.5 Sonnet is Anthropic's mid-cycle flagship model, balancing strong reasoning, coding, and instruction-following with a 200K context window. It sits between Haiku and Opus in Anthropic's lineup, offering near-flagship quality at a lower cost than top-tier models.
Verdict
One of the best models for coding and complex instruction-following, but its premium pricing demands premium use cases.
Quality score
81%
Pricing
$6.00/1M in
$30.00/1M out
Speed
Balanced
Best for complex coding tasks, multi-step reasoning, and long-document analysis where gpt-4o-class quality is needed without paying for the absolute top tier.
Context
200k tokens
Pricing at $6 input / $30 output per million tokens is significantly higher than GPT-4o ($2.50/$10). Best accessed via Anthropic API or Amazon Bedrock. Claude 3.5 Sonnet (October 2024 version) supersedes the June 2024 release with improved performance.
Claude Haiku 4.5 is Anthropic's latest lightweight model in the Claude 4 family, optimized for speed and cost-efficiency while retaining strong instruction-following and reasoning capabilities. It supersedes Claude 4 Haiku with improved performance across coding, summarization, and conversational tasks.
Verdict
The best balance of speed, context length, and cost in Anthropic's lineup for production-scale deployments.
Quality score
68%
Pricing
$1.00/1M in
$5.00/1M out
Speed
Very fast
Best for high-volume production pipelines and real-time applications that need claude-quality output without flagship-model costs.
Context
200k tokens
Priced at $1/1M input and $5/1M output tokens, placing it above true budget models like Gemini Flash but below mid-tier flagships. Confirm availability of extended thinking or tool-use features via Anthropic's API documentation, as Haiku-tier models sometimes receive these capabilities later than Sonnet/Opus.
Claude Sonnet 4.5 is Anthropic's mid-tier workhorse model, balancing strong reasoning and writing quality with reasonable latency at $3/$15 per million tokens. It slots above Haiku in capability while remaining more cost-accessible than Opus-tier models.
Verdict
A dependable mid-tier Claude model with a best-in-class context window, but output pricing limits its appeal for scale.
Quality score
77%
Pricing
$3.00/1M in
$15.00/1M out
Speed
Balanced
Best for production applications that need claude's nuanced writing and reasoning without the latency or cost of opus-class models.
Context
1M tokens
Supersedes Claude 4 Haiku, positioning it as a step-up option rather than a true budget model. The 1M token context window is the headline feature. Output cost of $15/1M tokens is on the higher end for this tier — compare to Gemini 3.1 Pro at roughly $10/1M output before committing to high-volume use.
Claude Opus 4 is Anthropic's most capable flagship model, designed for complex reasoning, nuanced writing, and sophisticated multi-step tasks. It sits at the top of the Claude 4 family, prioritizing depth and quality over speed.
Verdict
Anthropic's best model for when quality matters more than speed or cost.
Quality score
84%
Pricing
$10.00/1M in
$50.00/1M out
Speed
Deliberate
Best for demanding professional tasks requiring deep reasoning, nuanced judgment, and high-quality long-form output.
Context
200k tokens
At $15 input / $75 output per 1M tokens, Opus 4 is one of the most expensive models available. Anthropic recommends using Claude Sonnet 4 for most production use cases and reserving Opus 4 for tasks explicitly requiring maximum capability.
FlagshipPremiumReasoningLong ContextAgentic
Best for
Demanding professional tasks requiring deep reasoning, nuanced judgment, and high-quality long-form output.
Claude Opus 4.1 is Anthropic's top-tier flagship model, designed for the most demanding tasks requiring deep reasoning, nuanced writing, and complex multi-step analysis. It sits at the apex of the Claude 4 family, prioritizing capability over cost and speed.
Verdict
Anthropic's most capable model for demanding professional work, but its steep output cost demands justification.
Quality score
83%
Pricing
$15.00/1M in
$75.00/1M out
Speed
Deliberate
Best for high-stakes professional work where output quality justifies premium pricing — legal analysis, advanced research synthesis, and complex agentic workflows.
Context
200k tokens
Output pricing at $75/1M tokens is among the highest in the market — nearly 3x GPT-4.1's output cost. Batch API discounts may be available through Anthropic. Context window is 200K but very long prompts at Opus pricing can become extremely expensive quickly. Note: supersedes field lists Claude 4 Haiku, which is likely a data error — Opus 4.1 more logically succeeds Claude Opus 4.
FlagshipPremiumReasoningLong ContextAgentic
Best for
High-stakes professional work where output quality justifies premium pricing — legal analysis, advanced research synthesis, and complex agentic workflows.
Claude 3.7 Sonnet with extended thinking enabled — Anthropic's hybrid reasoning model that explicitly deliberates before responding, surfacing its chain-of-thought for complex multi-step problems. It sits between standard Sonnet and full reasoning-only models, balancing depth with practical usability.
Verdict
The most transparent reasoning model on the market — ideal when you need to see and trust the thought process, not just the answer.
Quality score
73%
Pricing
$3.00/1M in
$15.00/1M out
Speed
Deliberate
Best for tackling complex coding challenges, mathematical proofs, and multi-step logical problems where visible reasoning and higher accuracy matter more than speed.
Context
200k tokens
Thinking tokens (the internal reasoning trace) count toward output token billing, which can significantly increase costs on complex queries. The thinking budget can often be configured via the API. Best used selectively for tasks that genuinely benefit from deliberation rather than as a default model.
ReasoningExtended ThinkingCodingAgenticAnthropic
Best for
Tackling complex coding challenges, mathematical proofs, and multi-step logical problems where visible reasoning and higher accuracy matter more than speed.
Claude 3.5 Haiku is Anthropic's fastest and most affordable model in the Claude 3.5 family, designed for high-throughput tasks requiring quick responses without sacrificing Claude's core instruction-following quality. It handles a massive 200K context window while maintaining speed suitable for production pipelines.
Verdict
The fastest way to get Claude's quality in production — just don't confuse 'fast' with 'cheap'.
Quality score
64%
Pricing
$0.80/1M in
$4.00/1M out
Speed
Very fast
Best for high-volume, latency-sensitive applications like chatbots, classification, data extraction, and agentic tool use where speed and cost matter more than peak reasoning depth.
Context
200k tokens
Output cost of $4/1M is notably higher than competing fast/mini models. Input cost at ~$0.80/1M is competitive. Best value emerges in input-heavy pipelines like document classification or RAG retrieval where output tokens are minimal.
High-volume, latency-sensitive applications like chatbots, classification, data extraction, and agentic tool use where speed and cost matter more than peak reasoning depth.
Claude 3 Haiku is Anthropic's fastest and most affordable Claude 3 model, designed for high-throughput tasks where speed and cost efficiency matter more than peak intelligence. It delivers surprisingly capable responses for a budget tier model, with a generous 200K context window.
Verdict
A capable budget workhorse, but Claude 3.5 Haiku has made it mostly obsolete for new deployments.
Quality score
53%
Pricing
$0.25/1M in
$1.25/1M out
Speed
Very fast
Best for high-volume production pipelines, customer support bots, and real-time text processing where cost and latency are critical constraints.
Context
200k tokens
Claude 3 Haiku is part of the original Claude 3 family (March 2024). Anthropic has since released Claude 3.5 Haiku, which is generally recommended over this model for new use cases. Still widely available via Anthropic API and AWS Bedrock.
BudgetFastHigh VolumeLong ContextProduction
Best for
High-volume production pipelines, customer support bots, and real-time text processing where cost and latency are critical constraints.
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Anthropic FAQ
What is Anthropic's best model in 2026?
Claude Opus 4.8 (launched May 27, 2026) is Anthropic's most capable model — it leads SWE-Bench Pro at 69.2%, scores 1890 Arena Elo (121 points ahead of GPT-5.5), and introduces parallel subagents. Pricing is the same as Opus 4.7 at $5/$25 per 1M tokens. Claude Sonnet 4.6 is the best value at $3/1M input with 79.6% SWE-bench and 1M context.
How much does the Claude API cost?
Claude Opus 4.8 costs $5/1M input and $25/1M output (Fast mode: $10/$50). Claude Sonnet 4.6 is $3/$15. Claude Haiku is $0.80/$4 — the cheapest Claude option. Claude.ai Pro subscription is $20/month for consumer access.
Is Claude better than GPT for coding?
Yes, by public benchmarks. Claude Opus 4.8 scores 69.2% on SWE-Bench Pro vs GPT-5.5 at 58.6% — a 10-point lead. Claude Sonnet 4.6 scores 79.6% on SWE-bench Verified. Claude also powers Cursor and Windsurf — the most popular AI coding editors.
What is Anthropic's safety approach?
Anthropic focuses on Constitutional AI — training Claude with principles rather than just reward signals. They have published their responsible scaling policy publicly and declined to release their most capable model (Claude Mythos) due to safety concerns.
