Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4.5: Pricing, Context Window & Benchmarks
by Anthropic
Claude Sonnet 4.5 is Anthropic’s most advanced Sonnet model to date, optimized for real-world agents and coding workflows. It delivers state-of-the-art performance on coding benchmarks such as SWE-bench Verified, with improvements across system design, code security, and specification adherence. The model is designed for extended autonomous operation, maintaining task continuity across sessions and providing fact-based progress tracking. Sonnet 4.5 also introduces stronger agentic capabilities, including improved tool orchestration, speculative parallel execution, and more efficient context and memory management. With enhanced context tracking and awareness of token usage across tool calls, it is particularly well-suited for multi-context and long-running workflows. Use cases span software engineering, cybersecurity, financial analysis, research agents, and other domains requiring sustained reasoning and tool use.
What you can do with Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4.5
Everyday Q&A and clear explanations
Writing help (emails, posts, summaries)
Idea generation and brainstorming
Learning support with step-by-step guidance
Benchmarks not available
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic |
| Context Window | 1,000,000 tokens |
| Input Price | $3.00/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $15.00/1M tokens |
| Release Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Modalities | text, image, file |
| Capabilities | Function Calling, Structured Outputs, JSON Mode, Vision |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4.5 good for?
Use Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4.5 for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.
How much does Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4.5 cost?
Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $3.00/1M tokens for input and $15.00/1M tokens for output.
Can I try Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4.5 for free?
Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.
Does Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4.5 support images or audio?
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4.5 can understand images.
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