HomeModel ComparisonsClaude Sonnet 4.6 vs Claude Haiku 4.5

Claude Sonnet 4.6vsClaude Haiku 4.5

Which model is more cost-effective? Compare pricing, context window limits, and run live calculations below.

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Expected Output TokensEstimate generation cost

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic • 200,000 Context
Input (per 1M)
$3
Output (per 1M)
$15
Est. Total Cost$0.0000

Claude Haiku 4.5

Anthropic • 200,000 Context
Input (per 1M)
$1
Output (per 1M)
$5
Est. Total Cost$0.0000

In-Depth Comparison: Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs Claude Haiku 4.5

When choosing between Claude Sonnet 4.6 (by Anthropic) and Claude Haiku 4.5 (by Anthropic), developers must weigh API pricing and context window limits.

Claude Sonnet 4.6 offers a context window of 200,000 tokens at an input cost of $3 per 1M tokens. On the other hand, Claude Haiku 4.5 provides a 200,000 token context window, priced at $1 per 1M input tokens. This helps developers find the best balance between performance and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper: Claude Sonnet 4.6 or Claude Haiku 4.5?
Claude Sonnet 4.6 charges $3 per 1M input tokens, whereas Claude Haiku 4.5 charges $1. For output, Claude Sonnet 4.6 is $15 vs $5 for Claude Haiku 4.5.
What is the context window difference between Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Claude Haiku 4.5?
Claude Sonnet 4.6 offers a context window of 200,000 tokens. In comparison, Claude Haiku 4.5 supports up to 200,000 tokens.
Who provides Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Claude Haiku 4.5?
Claude Sonnet 4.6 is provided by Anthropic, and Claude Haiku 4.5 is developed by Anthropic.