Claude Fable 5.1 API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Claude Fable 5.1 channel is Official (Intl): $10 input / $50 output per 1M tokens (blended $20). Context 1M.
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Context: 1M · Max output: 128K · Modalities: text, image, file · Listed: 2026-09-01
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official (Intl) $10 / $50 | $20 | $10 | $50 | $0.25 | ✗CN direct?Alipay·unverified?ID·unverified?Intl card·unverified conditions source2026-10-17 | Cache write $12.50/MTok; batch -50% | www.anthropic.com 2026-10-17 |
| OpenRouter $10 / $50 | $20 | $10 | $50 | $0.25 | ✗CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: Anthropic Licensed cloud alternative: Azure $10 / $50 | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use Claude Fable 5.1 in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
Cheaper alternatives
GPT-5.5 ($11.25) · Claude Opus 5 ($10) · Claude Opus 4.8 ($10) ·
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Rankings: Cheapest LLM APIs · LLM APIs usable from mainland China · All Anthropic models
Price history
Tracking since 2026-10-17; no changes yet.
FAQ
How much does the Claude Fable 5.1 API cost?
Cheapest channel (Official (Intl)): $10 input / $50 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Claude Fable 5.1 from China?
Official (Intl): direct no, Alipay unverified, ID required unverified, overseas card unverified; OpenRouter: direct no, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is Claude Fable 5.1 free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Claude Fable 5.1's context window?
1M tokens