Claude 5 Models by Anthropic
2 models2026Up to 1m ctxFrom $2/1M 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 5 is Anthropic's fifth-generation Claude family, beginning with Claude Sonnet 5 for agentic coding, tool use, computer use, and professional work.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
2 in view
Claude Opus 5Current
Use when the workload needs 1m context, reasoning, and tool use.
2026-071m contextreasoningtool use
Claude Sonnet 5Current
Use when the workload needs 1m context, reasoning, and tool use.
2026-061m contextreasoningtool use
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 5 | Use when the workload needs 1m context, reasoning, and tool use. | 2026-07 | 1m contextreasoningtool use | Current |
| Claude Sonnet 5 | Use when the workload needs 1m context, reasoning, and tool use. | 2026-06 | 1m contextreasoningtool use | Current |
Release Timeline
2 release groups2026-07
1 current
Claude Opus 5
Current1m contextreasoningtool use
2026-06
1 current
Claude Sonnet 5
Current1m contextreasoningtool use
Specifications(2 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Vision | Multimodal | Reasoning | Fn Calling | Tool Use | Structured Outputs | Code Exec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 5 | 2026-07 | 1m | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Claude Sonnet 5 | 2026-06 | 1m | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Available From(7 providers)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 5 | Anthropic | $2 | $10 | Serverless |
| Claude Sonnet 5 | GCP Vertex AI | $2 | $10 | Serverless |
| Claude Sonnet 5 | OpenRouter | $2 | $10 | Serverless |
| Claude Opus 5 | Anthropic | $5 | $25 | Serverless |
| Claude Opus 5 | GCP Vertex AI | $5 | $25 | Serverless |
| Claude Opus 5 | OpenRouter | $5 | $25 | Serverless |
| Claude Opus 5 | Vercel AI Gateway | $5 | $25 | Serverless |
Comparisons
- Claude Opus 5 vs Claude Opus 4.8
- Claude Opus 5 vs Claude Fable 5
- Claude Sonnet 5 vs Claude Opus 4.8
- Claude Sonnet 5 vs GPT-5.5
- Claude Sonnet 5 vs Gemini 3 Pro
- Claude Sonnet 5 vs Claude Sonnet 4.6
- Claude Sonnet 5 vs Claude Fable 5
- Claude Sonnet 5 vs GPT-5.4
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Claude 5 used for?
- Claude 5 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 5 compare to Computer Use?
- Claude 5 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 5 has 2 listed variants and reaches up to 1m context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Claude 5 model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with Claude Sonnet 5 through Anthropic at $2/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Claude Opus 5 with 1m context and reasoning, tool use, function calling, structured outputs, and multimodal inputs.
