Claude Sonnet 5 API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Claude Sonnet 5 channel is OpenRouter: $2 input / $10 output per 1M tokens (blended $4). Context 1M.
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Context: 1M · Max output: 128K · Modalities: text, image, file · Listed: 2026-06-30
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter $2 / $10 | $4 | $2 | $10 | $0.2 | ✗CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: Anthropic Licensed cloud alternative: Claude Platform on AWS $2 / $10 | 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 Sonnet 5 in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
Cheaper alternatives
Gemini 2.5 Pro ($3.44) · Grok 4.7 ($3) · Grok 4.6 ($3) ·
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Rankings: Cheapest LLM APIs · LLM APIs usable from mainland China · All Anthropic models
Price history
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Claude Sonnet 5 listed · $2 / $10
FAQ
How much does the Claude Sonnet 5 API cost?
Cheapest channel (OpenRouter): $2 input / $10 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Claude Sonnet 5 from China?
OpenRouter: direct no, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is Claude Sonnet 5 free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Claude Sonnet 5's context window?
1M tokens