---
title: "Claude Opus 5.5 API Pricing"
source_api: "anthropic"
model: "claude-opus-5-5"
provider: "Anthropic"
model_type: "llm"
size_tier: "large"
context_window: 1000000
max_output_tokens: 128000
input_modalities: ["image","text"]
output_modalities: ["text"]
canonical_url: https://coolhandlabs.com/inference-apis/anthropic-claude-opus-5-5
index_url: https://coolhandlabs.com/inference-apis
---

# Claude Opus 5.5 sticker prices

List rates as published by Anthropic, before any volume or enterprise discounts.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic |
| Model type | LLM — Generates text from a prompt, so it can be compared with other LLMs on price and capability. |
| Size tier | Large — The most capable general-purpose tier of a model family. |
| Pricing published by | Anthropic |
| Input modalities | Image, Text |
| Output modalities | Text |
| Input cost | $4.00 / 1M tokens |
| Output cost | $20.00 / 1M tokens |
| Context window | 1,000,000 tokens |
| Max output tokens | 128,000 tokens per response (includes reasoning tokens) |
| Cached input | $0.20 / 1M tokens |
| Cache creation | $5.00 / 1M tokens |
| 5-minute cache write | $5.00 / 1M tokens |
| Capabilities | Tool calling, Structured output, Reasoning, Vision, Streaming, Prompt caching |
| Knowledge cutoff | June 2026 |
| Deprecated | No |
| Verification status | Awaiting human review |


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```

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## Pricing History

- Oct 12, 2026 – present: Input cost: $4.00 / 1M, Output cost: $20.00 / 1M, Cached input cost: $0.20 / 1M, Cache creation cost: $5.00 / 1M, 5-minute cache write cost: $5.00 / 1M, 1-hour cache write cost: $0.00 / 1M, Reasoning output cost: $0.00 / 1M, Cache storage cost: $0.00 / 1M/hr
- Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026: Input cost: $4.00 / 1M, Output cost: $20.00 / 1M, Cached input cost: $0.20 / 1M, Cache creation cost: $0.00 / 1M, 5-minute cache write cost: $5.00 / 1M, 1-hour cache write cost: $0.00 / 1M, Reasoning output cost: $0.00 / 1M, Cache storage cost: $0.00 / 1M/hr

## History

Last change detected: 2026-10-12T06:01:38Z (automated scan)

- 2026-09-28 (automated scan):
Initial record created

## Source

https://www.anthropic.com/pricing

## Comparable models

| Metric | Claude Opus 5.5 (this model) | [Claude Fable 5.1](https://coolhandlabs.com/inference-apis/anthropic-claude-fable-5-1) (newer, same tier) | [Claude Sonnet 5](https://coolhandlabs.com/inference-apis/anthropic-claude-sonnet-5) (cheaper alternative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | Anthropic | Anthropic |
| Input modalities | Image, Text | Image, Text | Image, Text |
| Output modalities | Text | Text | Text |
| Input cost | $4.00/1M | $10.00/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Output cost | $20.00/1M | $50.00/1M | $10.00/1M |
| Context window | 1,000,000 tokens | 1,000,000 tokens | 1,000,000 tokens |
| Max output tokens | 128,000 tokens | 128,000 tokens | 128,000 tokens |
| Capabilities | Tool calling, Structured output, Reasoning, Vision, Streaming, Prompt caching | Tool calling, Structured output, Reasoning, Vision, Streaming, Prompt caching | Tool calling, Structured output, Reasoning, Vision, Streaming, Prompt caching |
| Knowledge cutoff | June 2026 | June 2026 | January 2026 |
| Status | Active | Active | Active |

## What other models does Anthropic offer?

| Model | Input cost | Output cost | Max output tokens | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Claude Opus 4](https://coolhandlabs.com/inference-apis/anthropic-claude-opus-4-20250514) | $15.00/1M | $75.00/1M | — | Deprecated 2026-07-13 |
| [Claude Sonnet 4](https://coolhandlabs.com/inference-apis/anthropic-claude-sonnet-4-20250514) | $3.00/1M | $15.00/1M | — | Deprecated 2026-07-13 |
| [Claude Opus 4.1](https://coolhandlabs.com/inference-apis/anthropic-claude-opus-4-1-20250805) | $15.00/1M | $75.00/1M | — | Deprecated 2026-07-13 |
| [Claude Fable 5](https://coolhandlabs.com/inference-apis/anthropic-claude-fable-5) | $10.00/1M | $50.00/1M | 128,000 | Active |
| [Claude Haiku 4.5](https://coolhandlabs.com/inference-apis/anthropic-claude-haiku-4-5) | $1.00/1M | $5.00/1M | 64,000 | Active |
| [Claude Opus 4.5](https://coolhandlabs.com/inference-apis/anthropic-claude-opus-4-5-20251101) | $5.00/1M | $25.00/1M | 64,000 | Active |

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