Claude 4.6 Models by Anthropic
2 models2026Up to 1m ctxFrom $3/1M input
Details
ResearcherAnthropic
LicenseProprietary
Commercial useCommercial use: conditional
Models2
Released2026
Max context1m
Capabilities
VisionAll models
MultimodalAll models
ReasoningAll models
Function CallingAll models
Tool UseAll models
Structured OutputsAll models
Code ExecutionAll models
Links
WebsiteAbout
Claude 4.6 is Anthropic's latest generation of Claude models, featuring the flagship Opus 4.6 and capable Sonnet 4.6 variants.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
2 in view
Claude Sonnet 4.6Current
Use when the workload needs 1m context, reasoning, and tool use.
2026-021m contextreasoningtool use
Claude Opus 4.6Current
Use when the workload needs 1m context, reasoning, and tool use.
2026-021m contextreasoningtool use
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Use when the workload needs 1m context, reasoning, and tool use. | 2026-02 | 1m contextreasoningtool use | Current |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Use when the workload needs 1m context, reasoning, and tool use. | 2026-02 | 1m contextreasoningtool use | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2026-02
2 current
Claude Opus 4.6
Current1m contextreasoningtool use
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Current1m contextreasoningtool use
Specifications(2 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Vision | Multimodal | Reasoning | Fn Calling | Tool Use | Structured Outputs | Code Exec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 2026-02 | 1m | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | 2026-02 | 1m | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Available From(6 providers)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | OpenRouter | $3 | $15 | Serverless |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic | $3 | $15 | Serverless |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | AWS Bedrock | $3 | $15 | Serverless |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | GCP Vertex AI | $3 | $15 | Serverless |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Microsoft Foundry | $3 | $15 | Serverless |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Vercel AI Gateway | $3 | $15 | Serverless |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Anthropic | $5 | $25 | Serverless |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Microsoft Foundry | $5 | $25 | Serverless |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | OpenRouter | $5 | $25 | Serverless |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Vercel AI Gateway | $5 | $25 | Serverless |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | AWS Bedrock | $15 | $75 | Serverless |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | GCP Vertex AI | $15 | $75 | Serverless |
Popular comparisons in this family
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs DeepSeek V4 Flash6K
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs DeepSeek V4 Pro4K
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs Kimi K2.64K
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs Composer 2.53K
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs GPT-5.5 Pro3K
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs Gemini 3.5 Flash2K
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs GLM-5.12K
- Claude Opus 4.7 vs Claude Sonnet 4.61K
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs Qwen3.6-27B1K
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs GPT-5.51K
Comparisons
- GPT-4o (08-06) vs Claude Sonnet 4.6
- GPT-4o (08-06) vs Claude Opus 4.6
- o3 vs Claude Opus 4.6
- o3 vs Claude Sonnet 4.6
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs DeepSeek V4 Pro
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs DeepSeek V4 Flash
- Claude Opus 4.6 vs DeepSeek R1
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs Llama 4 Maverick 17B Instruct FP8
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Claude 4.6 used for?
- Claude 4.6 is used for vision and multimodal work, reasoning, and agent workflows and tool use. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does Claude 4.6 compare to Computer Use?
- Claude 4.6 by Anthropic is strongest where you need vision and multimodal work, while Computer Use by Anthropic is the closest related family to check for agent. Claude 4.6 has 2 listed variants and reaches up to 1m context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Claude 4.6 model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with Claude Sonnet 4.6 through Anthropic at $3/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Claude Sonnet 4.6 with 1m context and reasoning, tool use, function calling, structured outputs, and multimodal inputs.
