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Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5

This AI model, developed by Anthropic, is known as Claude Sonnet 5. It supports text, image, and file inputs with a maximum context length of 1 million characters and can generate up to 128,000 output tokens. Additionally, it enables users to work with tools and reasoning capabilities. The model's pricing structure charges $2 per input token and $10 per output token. Based on available benchmark data, which covers one independent assessment, Claude Sonnet 5 has a blended score of 63.9. Given its price point and benchmark standing, this model may be suitable for users seeking an affordable option with broad capabilities, particularly those requiring handling multiple input modalities.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$2.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-29
Output Price
$10.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-29
Context Window
1,000,000
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 63.9 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-09-29. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
AI Index broad capability composite 63.0
Model ID
anthropic/claude-sonnet-5
Vendor
anthropic
Released
June 2026
Tokenizer
Claude
Input Modalities
text, image, file
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
128,000 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
✓ supported
Reasoning Mode
✓ supported
Vision
✓ accepts images
Audio
no
Moderated
yes

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $2.00/M input and $10.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out $0.07
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $1.50
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $30.00

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Quick answers

How much does Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 cost?
$2.00 per million input tokens and $10.00 per million output tokens.
What is Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5's context window?
1,000,000 tokens, roughly 1,500 pages of text in a single request.
Does Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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