Claude Haiku 5.5 API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Claude Haiku 5.5 channel is Official (Intl): $0.1 input / $0.5 output per 1M tokens (blended $0.2). Context 1M.
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Context: 1M · Max output: 128K · Modalities: text, image, file · Listed: 2026-10-07
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official (Intl) $0.1 / $0.5 | $0.2 | $0.1 | $0.5 | $0.01 | ✗CN direct?Alipay·unverified?ID·unverified?Intl card·unverified conditions source2026-10-17 | ≤100K prompt tokens; >100K: input $0.50 / output $2.50 | www.anthropic.com 2026-10-17 |
| OpenRouter $0.1 / $0.5 | $0.2 | $0.1 | $0.5 | $0.01 | ✗CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: Anthropic Licensed cloud alternative: Google $0.1 / $0.5 | 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 Haiku 5.5 in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
Cheaper alternatives
GLM-5.3 Flash ($0.194) · Qwen3.8 Flash ($0.19) · Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite ($0.175) ·
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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 Haiku 5.5 API cost?
Cheapest channel (Official (Intl)): $0.1 input / $0.5 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Claude Haiku 5.5 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 Haiku 5.5 free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Claude Haiku 5.5's context window?
1M tokens