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title: Models overview¶
url: https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/about-claude/models/overview¶
description: Claude is a family of state-of-the-art large language models developed by Anthropic. This guide introduces the available models and compares their performance.¶
---¶

## Choosing a model¶

If you're unsure which model to use, start with **Claude Opus 5** for complex agentic coding and enterprise work. For workloads that need the highest available capability, use [Claude Fable 5](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/about-claude/models/overview#claude-fable-5-and-claude-mythos-5).¶

All current Claude models support text and image input, text output, multilingual capabilities, and vision. Models are available through the Claude API, [Amazon Bedrock](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/claude-in-amazon-bedrock), [Claude Platform on AWS](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/claude-platform-on-aws), [Google Cloud](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/claude-on-vertex-ai), and [Microsoft Foundry](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/claude-in-microsoft-foundry).¶

Once you've picked a model, [learn how to make your first API call](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/get-started).¶

### Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5¶

Claude Fable 5 (`claude-fable-5`) is Anthropic's most capable widely released model. Claude Mythos 5 (`claude-mythos-5`) shares Claude Fable 5's specs and pricing and joins the invitation-only Claude Mythos Preview (`claude-mythos-preview`) within [Project Glasswing](https://anthropic.com/glasswing). See [Introducing Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/about-claude/models/introducing-claude-fable-5-and-claude-mythos-5) for launch details and API changes.¶

Claude Fable 5 is generally available on the Claude API, Amazon Bedrock, Claude Platform on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Foundry beginning June 9, 2026. Claude Mythos 5 is not generally available: it is offered in limited availabilitoffered only to approved customers in [Project Glasswing](https://anthropic.com/glasswing), beginning the same day. For access, contact your Anthropic, AWS, or Google Cloud account team.¶

### Latest models comparison¶

| Feature | Claude Fable 5 | Claude Opus 5 | Claude Sonnet 5 | Claude Haiku 4.5 |¶
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |¶
| **Description** | Next-generation intelligence for long-running agents | For complex agentic coding and enterprise work | The best combination of speed and intelligence | The fastest model with near-frontier intelligence |¶
| **Claude API ID** | claude-fable-5 | claude-opus-5 | claude-sonnet-5 | claude-haiku-4-5-20251001 |¶
| **Claude API alias** | claude-fable-5 | claude-opus-5 | claude-sonnet-5 | claude-haiku-4-5 |¶
| **AWS Bedrock ID** | anthropic.claude-fable-53 | anthropic.claude-opus-53 | anthropic.claude-sonnet-53 | anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 |¶
| **Google Cloud ID** | claude-fable-5 | claude-opus-5 | claude-sonnet-5 | claude-haiku-4-5\@20251001 |¶
| **Pricing**1 | $10 / input MTok $50 / output MTok | $5 / input MTok $25 / output MTok | $2 / input MTok $10 / output MTok | $1 / input MTok $5 / output MTok |¶
| **[Extended thinking (`thinking.type: "enabled"`)](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/extended-thinking)** | No | No | No | Yes |¶
| **[Adaptive thinking](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/thinking)** | Yes (always on) | Yes | Yes | No |¶
| **Comparative latency** | Slower | Moderate | Fast | Fastest |¶
| **Context window** | <Tooltip tooltipContent="~555k words \ ~2.5M unicode characters. Claude Fable 5 uses the tokenizer introduced with Claude Opus 4.7; compared to models before Claude Opus 4.7, the same text produces roughly 30% more tokens. The exact increase depends on the content.">1M tokens</Tooltip> | <Tooltip tooltipContent="~555k words \ ~2.5M unicode characters">1M tokens</Tooltip> | <Tooltip tooltipContent="~555k words \ ~2.5M unicode characters">1M tokens</Tooltip> | <Tooltip tooltipContent="~150k words \ ~680k unicode characters">200k tokens</Tooltip> |¶
| **Max output** | 128k tokens | 128k tokens | 128k tokens | 64k tokens |¶
| **Reliable knowledge cutoff** | Jan 20262 | May 20262 | Jan 20262 | Feb 2025 |¶
| **Training data cutoff** | Jan 2026 | May 2026 | Jan 2026 | Jul 2025 |¶

*1 See [Pricing](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/about-claude/pricing) for complete pricing information including Batch API discounts and prompt caching rates.*¶

*2 **Reliable knowledge cutoff** indicates the date through which a model's knowledge is most extensive and reliable. **Training data cutoff** is the broader date range of training data used. For more information, see [Anthropic's Transparency Hub](https://www.anthropic.com/transparency).*¶

*3 Claude Fable 5, Claude Opus 5, and Claude Sonnet 5 are available on Bedrock through [Claude in Amazon Bedrock](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/claude-in-amazon-bedrock) (the Messages-API Bedrock endpoint).*¶

<Info>¶
Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Mythos Preview are offered separately for defensive cybersecurity workflows as part of [Project Glasswing](https://anthropic.com/glasswing). Access is invitation-only and there is no self-serve sign-up.¶
</Info>¶

<Note>¶
Every Claude model ID is a pinned snapshot. Models with a date in the ID (for example, ¶

`20250929`¶

) are fixed to that specific release. Starting with the Claude 4.6 generation, model IDs use a dateless format that is also a pinned snapshot, not an evergreen pointer. For models before the 4.6 generation, entries in the Claude API alias column are convenience pointers that resolve to a dated model ID. For details on the naming convention and how versioning works, see ¶

[Model IDs and versioning](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/about-claude/models/model-ids-and-versions)¶

.¶
</Note>¶

<Note>¶
Starting with ¶

**Claude Sonnet 4.5 and all subsequent models**¶

(including Claude Sonnet 4.6), Bedrock offers two endpoint types: ¶

**global endpoints**¶

(dynamic routing for maximum availability) and ¶

**regional endpoints**¶

(guaranteed data routing through specific geographic regions). Google Cloud offers three endpoint types: global endpoints, ¶

**multi-region endpoints**¶

(dynamic routing within a geographic area), and regional endpoints. For more information, see ¶

[Cloud platform pricing](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/about-claude/pricing#cloud-platform-pricing)¶

.¶
</Note>¶

<Note>¶
**Claude Platform on AWS**¶

uses the same model IDs as the Claude API (for example, ¶

`claude-opus-4-6`¶

), not Bedrock-style IDs. Model lifecycle on Claude Platform on AWS follows Anthropic's first-party ¶

[Model deprecations](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/about-claude/model-deprecations)¶

, not Bedrock's. See ¶

[Available models](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/claude-platform-on-aws#available-models)¶

for the model list.¶
</Note>¶

<Tip>¶
You can query model capabilities and token limits programmatically with the [Models API](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/api/models/list). The response includes `max_input_tokens`, `max_tokens`, and a `capabilities` object for every available model.¶
</Tip>¶

<Note>¶
On Claude Opus 4.8, the `effort` parameter defaults to `high` on all surfaces, including the Claude API, Claude Code, and claude.ai. On Claude Opus 5 and Claude Sonnet 5, it defaults to `high` on the Claude API and Claude Code. Set `effort` explicitly to use a different level. See [Effort](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/effort) for guidance on choosing a level.¶
</Note>¶

<Note>¶
The Max output values in the table apply to the synchronous Messages API. On the [Message Batches API](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/batch-processing#extended-output-beta), Claude Opus 5, Opus 4.8, Opus 4.7, Opus 4.6, Sonnet 5, and Sonnet 4.6 support up to 300k output tokens by using the `output-300k-2026-03-24` beta header.¶
</Note>¶

<AccordionGroup>¶
<Accordion title="Legacy models">¶
The following models are still available. Consider migrating to current models for improved performance:¶

| Feature | Claude Opus 4.8 | Claude Opus 4.7 | Claude Opus 4.6 | Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Claude Sonnet 4.5 | Claude Opus 4.5 |¶
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |¶
| **Claude API ID** | claude-opus-4-8 | claude-opus-4-7 | claude-opus-4-6 | claude-sonnet-4-6 | claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 | claude-opus-4-5-20251101 |¶
| **Claude API alias** | claude-opus-4-8 | claude-opus-4-7 | claude-opus-4-6 | claude-sonnet-4-6 | claude-sonnet-4-5 | claude-opus-4-5 |¶
| **AWS Bedrock ID** | anthropic.claude-opus-4-86 | anthropic.claude-opus-4-76 | anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 | anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6 | anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929-v1:0 | anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0 |¶
| **Google Cloud ID** | claude-opus-4-8 | claude-opus-4-7 | claude-opus-4-6 | claude-sonnet-4-6 | claude-sonnet-4-5\@20250929 | claude-opus-4-5\@20251101 |¶
| **Pricing** | $5 / input MTok $25 / output MTok | $5 / input MTok $25 / output MTok | $5 / input MTok $25 / output MTok | $3 / input MTok $15 / output MTok | $3 / input MTok $15 / output MTok | $5 / input MTok $25 / output MTok |¶
| **[Extended thinking (`thinking.type: "enabled"`)](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/extended-thinking)** | No | No | Yes (deprecated) | Yes (deprecated) | Yes | Yes |¶
| **[Adaptive thinking](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/thinking)** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |¶
| **Comparative latency** | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Fast | Fast | Moderate |¶
| **Context window** | <Tooltip tooltipContent="~555k words \ ~2.5M unicode characters">1M tokens</Tooltip> | <Tooltip tooltipContent="~555k words \ ~2.5M unicode characters (Opus 4.7 uses a new tokenizer)">1M tokens</Tooltip> | <Tooltip tooltipContent="~750k words \ ~3.4M unicode characters">1M tokens</Tooltip> | <Tooltip tooltipContent="~750k words \ ~3.4M unicode characters">1M tokens</Tooltip> | <Tooltip tooltipContent="~150k words \ ~680k unicode characters">200k tokens</Tooltip> | <Tooltip tooltipContent="~150k words \ ~680k unicode characters">200k tokens</Tooltip> |¶
| **Max output** | 128k tokens | 128k tokens | 128k tokens | 128k tokens | 64k tokens | 64k tokens |¶
| **Reliable knowledge cutoff** | Jan 20265 | Jan 20265 | May 20255 | Aug 20255 | Jan 20255 | May 20255 |¶
| **Training data cutoff** | Jan 2026 | Jan 2026 | Aug 2025 | Jan 2026 | Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 |¶

*5 **Reliable knowledge cutoff** indicates the date through which a model's knowledge is most extensive and reliable. **Training data cutoff** is the broader date range of training data used.*¶

*6 Claude Opus 4.8 and Claude Opus 4.7 are available on Bedrock through [Claude in Amazon Bedrock](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/claude-in-amazon-bedrock) (the Messages-API Bedrock endpoint).*¶
</Accordion>¶
</AccordionGroup>¶

## Prompt and output performance¶

Current Claude models excel in:¶

* **Performance:** Top-tier results in reasoning, coding, multilingual tasks, long-context handling, honesty, and image processing. See [Prompting best practices](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/prompt-engineering/claude-prompting-best-practices) for general and model-specific prompting guidance.¶

* **Engaging responses:** Claude models are ideal for applications that require rich, human-like interactions.¶

* If you prefer more concise responses, you can adjust your prompts to guide the model toward the desired output length. Refer to the [prompt engineering guides](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/prompt-engineering) for details.¶
* For prompting best practices, see [Prompting best practices](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/prompt-engineering/claude-prompting-best-practices).¶

* **Output quality:** When migrating from a previous model generation, you may notice larger improvements in overall performance.¶

## Migrating to Claude Opus 5¶

If you're currently using Claude Opus 4.8 or earlier Claude models, see [Migrating to Claude Opus 5](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/about-claude/models/migration-guide#migrating-from-claude-opus-4-8-to-claude-opus-5).¶

## Get started with Claude¶

If you're ready to start exploring what Claude can do for you, dive in! Whether you're a developer looking to integrate Claude into your applications or a user wanting to experience the power of AI firsthand, the following resources can help.¶

<Note>¶
Looking to chat with Claude? Visit ¶

[claude.ai](https://claude.ai)¶

!¶
</Note>¶

<CardGroup cols={3}>¶
<Card title="Intro to Claude" icon="check" href="https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/intro">¶
Explore Claude's capabilities and development flow.¶
</Card>¶

<Card title="Quickstart" icon="lightning" href="https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/get-started">¶
Learn how to make your first API call in minutes.¶
</Card>¶

<Card title="Claude Console" icon="code" href="https://platform.claude.com/">¶
Craft and test powerful prompts directly in your browser.¶
</Card>¶
</CardGroup>¶

If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to the [support team](https://support.claude.com/) or consult the [Discord community](https://www.anthropic.com/discord).¶

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 Claude Fable 5 (`claude-fable-5`) is Anthropic's most capable widely released model. Claude Mythos 5 (`claude-mythos-5`) shares Claude Fable 5's specs and pricing and joins the invitation-only Claude Mythos Preview (`claude-mythos-preview`) within [Project Glasswing](https://anthropic.com/glasswing). See [Introducing Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/about-claude/models/introducing-claude-fable-5-and-claude-mythos-5) for launch details and API changes.
 
-Claude Fable 5 is generally available on the Claude API, Amazon Bedrock, Claude Platform on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Foundry beginning June 9, 2026. Claude Mythos 5 is not generally available: it is offered in limited availability to approved customers in [Project Glasswing](https://anthropic.com/glasswing), beginning the same day. For access, contact your Anthropic, AWS, or Google Cloud account team.
+Claude Fable 5 is available on the Claude API, Amazon Bedrock, Claude Platform on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Foundry beginning June 9, 2026. Claude Mythos 5 is offered only to approved customers in [Project Glasswing](https://anthropic.com/glasswing), beginning the same day. For access, contact your Anthropic, AWS, or Google Cloud account team.
 
 ### Latest models comparison