Claude Opus 4.8 vs Code Cushman 002
Claude Opus 4.8 (2026) and Code Cushman 002 (2021) compare a standalone API model against a coding-specialized model. Claude Opus 4.8 ships a 1m-token context window, while Code Cushman 002 ships a not-yet-sourced context window. This page treats the result as workflow and deployment fit, not a universal model winner.
Treat this as a product-type comparison: Claude Opus 4.8 is standalone API model, while Code Cushman 002 is coding-specialized model. Choose based on workflow fit before reading any benchmark or price row as decisive.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Claude Opus 4.8 | Code Cushman 002 |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Standalone API model | Coding-specialized model |
| Best for | reasoning-heavy apps, multimodal apps, and tool-calling agents | custom coding agents and code generation |
| Decision fit | Coding, RAG, and Agents | Coding |
| Context window | 1m | — |
| Cheapest output | $25/1M tokens | - |
| Provider routes | 7 tracked | 0 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 rows | 0 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- Claude Opus 4.8 has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Claude Opus 4.8 has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Claude Opus 4.8 uniquely exposes Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Claude Opus 4.8 for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
- Local decision data tags Code Cushman 002 for Coding.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
Claude Opus 4.8
$10,250
Cheapest tracked route/tier: Anthropic
Code Cushman 002
Unavailable
No complete token price in local provider data
Cost delta unavailable until both models have sourced input and output token prices.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Claude Opus 4.8 and Code Cushman 002; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning before moving production traffic.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Code Cushman 002 and Claude Opus 4.8; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Claude Opus 4.8 adds Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-05-28 | 2021-11-15 |
| Context window | 1m | — |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Architecture | decoder only | decoder only |
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2026-01 | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Claude Opus 4.8 | Code Cushman 002 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $5/1M tokens | - |
| Output price | $25/1M tokens | - |
| Providers | - |
Capabilities
| Capability | Claude Opus 4.8 | Code Cushman 002 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | Yes | No |
| Multimodal | Yes | No |
| Reasoning | Yes | No |
| Function calling | Yes | No |
| Tool use | Yes | No |
| Structured outputs | Yes | No |
| Code execution | Yes | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | Yes | No |
| Parallel agents | Yes | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark rows are currently sourced for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint differs most on vision: Claude Opus 4.8, multimodal input: Claude Opus 4.8, reasoning mode: Claude Opus 4.8, function calling: Claude Opus 4.8, tool use: Claude Opus 4.8, structured outputs: Claude Opus 4.8, and code execution: Claude Opus 4.8. Both models share the core language-model surface, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
Pricing coverage is uneven: Claude Opus 4.8 has $5/1M input tokens and Code Cushman 002 has no token price sourced yet. Provider availability is 7 tracked routes versus 0. Treat unknown pricing as an integration gap, then verify the route you will actually call before estimating production spend.
Choose Claude Opus 4.8 when coding workflow support and broader provider choice are central to the workload. Choose Code Cushman 002 when coding workflow support are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship. This keeps the decision grounded in measurable tradeoffs instead of brand-level assumptions.
FAQ
Is Claude Opus 4.8 or Code Cushman 002 open source?
Claude Opus 4.8 is listed under Proprietary. Code Cushman 002 is listed under Proprietary. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for vision, Claude Opus 4.8 or Code Cushman 002?
Claude Opus 4.8 has the clearer documented vision signal in this comparison. If vision is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Which is better for multimodal input, Claude Opus 4.8 or Code Cushman 002?
Claude Opus 4.8 has the clearer documented multimodal input signal in this comparison. If multimodal input is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Which is better for reasoning mode, Claude Opus 4.8 or Code Cushman 002?
Claude Opus 4.8 has the clearer documented reasoning mode signal in this comparison. If reasoning mode is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Which is better for function calling, Claude Opus 4.8 or Code Cushman 002?
Claude Opus 4.8 has the clearer documented function calling signal in this comparison. If function calling is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Where can I run Claude Opus 4.8 and Code Cushman 002?
Claude Opus 4.8 is available on Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, GCP Vertex AI, Microsoft Foundry, and OpenRouter. Code Cushman 002 is available on the tracked providers still being sourced. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-28. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.