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.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 63.9 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-09-29. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 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 →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 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.