Claude Opus 4.1 API Pricing / Price per 1M tokens
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Also known as: anthropic-claude-opus-4.1 · anthropic claude opus 4.1 · anthropicclaudeopus4.1 · anthropic-claude-opus4.1 · anthropic claude opus4.1 · claude-opus-4.1 · claudeopus4.1 · claude-opus4.1 · claude opus4.1 · opus-4.1 · opus 4.1 · opus4.1
API pricing and token costs at a glance
Updated on · Published currencies / per 1M tokens; cheapest ranked by input
| Channel | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache read / 1M | Updated / verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official | No official quote recorded | |||
| OpenRouterLowest input | USD 15 | USD 75 | USD 1.5 | 2026-10-31 |
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately USD 33.75. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
— means the price or date is not recorded. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates.
Claude Opus 4.1 is a large language model by Anthropic with a 200K-token context window. Across the 1 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $15.00 per 1M input tokens; the cheapest is OpenRouter at $15.00 per 1M input tokens. None of the tracked channels are directly reachable from mainland China without a proxy or VPN. It is also available through subscription plans such as Claude Free, Claude Enterprise, Claude Pro, Claude Team Standard. Prices are collected daily from official provider pages and every tracked channel, then cross-checked by a data-accuracy audit.
💳 Subscription Plans
Plans from Anthropic come first, followed by linked third-party plans; each group is organized by product line.
Official plans
These are the model producer’s plans. A plan may not include this exact model; check the official site for current model availability and allowances.
💬 Chat subscriptions
7 plansMonthly access to the assistant apps and their model line-up.
- Plan price: $0.00/month
- Payment methods: Credit card / Debit card / Apple Pay / Google Pay
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- Published free tier
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Estimate~20 messages/day limit.
- Web access only.
- Contact sales / Request a quote
- Payment methods: Invoice / Contract
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- Contact sales; a zero or blank price is not a public purchase price
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Contact sales.
- EstimateReported floor ~$50k/yr, ~50-70 seat minimum.
- SCIM, SSO, audit, 500K context.
- Plan price: $20.00/month
- Billed annually $200.00
- Payment methods: Credit card / Debit card / Apple Pay / Google Pay
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Monthly API credit (USD): 20
- Plan price: $25.00/month
- Billed annually $240.00 ($20.00/month)
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Includes $20/month Claude API credit per Standard seat; all seats pool into one team balance capped at $500/month (discounted Team plans same).
- Covers the Claude API, Claude Managed Agents, the Claude Agent SDK and playground in the Claude Console only; excludes Claude Code, extra usage in the Claude apps, and Claude on AWS/Bedrock/Google Cloud/Microsoft Foundry.
- Claim by linking a Console organization after 7 days on the plan.
- Refreshes each billing cycle (monthly on annual plans); unused credit expires, no rollover.
- Standard seat, United States, before tax.
- Monthly $25; annual $20/seat/month ($240/seat/year).
- Minimum 2 seats (teams of 2 to 150).
- Includes Claude Code.
- verified 2026-10-19.
- and and
- 5x Pro usage every 5 hours and every week.
- Fable included, up to half the weekly usage limit.
- $100/month in API credits to build on the Claude Platform.
- Monthly billing only; no annual plan.
Conditions and details
- Claude Code included; shared usage limits apply.
- Monthly API credit (USD): 100
- Plan price: $100.00/month
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Usage per week: 5× claude-team
- Monthly API credit (USD): 100
- Plan price: $125.00/month
- Billed annually $1,200.00 ($100.00/month)
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Includes $100/month Claude API credit per Premium seat; all seats pool into one team balance capped at $500/month (discounted Team plans same).
- Covers the Claude API, Claude Managed Agents, the Claude Agent SDK and playground in the Claude Console only; excludes Claude Code, extra usage in the Claude apps, and Claude on AWS/Bedrock/Google Cloud/Microsoft Foundry.
- Claim by linking a Console organization after 7 days on the plan.
- Refreshes each billing cycle (monthly on annual plans); unused credit expires, no rollover.
- Premium seat, United States, before tax.
- Monthly $125; annual $100/seat/month ($1,200/seat/year).
- Minimum 2 seats (teams of 2 to 150).
- Includes Claude Code; 5x more usage than a Standard seat.
- verified 2026-10-19.
- and and
- 10x Pro usage every week.
- No 5-hour limit for verified accounts.
- Fable included, up to half the weekly usage limit.
- $200/month in API credits to build on the Claude Platform.
Conditions and details
- Monthly billing only; no annual plan.
- Claude Code included; shared usage limits apply.
- Monthly API credit (USD): 200
- Plan price: $200.00/month
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
Which plan is right for you?
Free: Best for trying out claude-opus-4.1 with basic usage
Pro: Ideal for individual professionals with regular usage needs
Max: For power users who need extended thinking and highest usage limits
Team: Perfect for teams needing collaboration and centralized billing
| Channel | Type | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Rate Limit | China | vs Official | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OpenRouter3 variants💰 Best Price | Aggregator | $15.00 | $75.00 | - | - | - | |
Show all price variants for this channelOpenRouter Auto / default routeDefault $15.00 / $75.00 per 1M default_route Cheapest endpoint: Amazon Bedrock $15.00 / $75.00 per 1M cheapest_endpoint Amazon Bedrock | anthropic/claude-4.1-opus-20250805 $15.00 / $75.00 per 1M upstream_provider | |||||||
| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | OpenRouter |
|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $5.25 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $52.50 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $525.00 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $5,250.00 |
Frequently asked questions about claude-opus-4.1
How much does the Claude Opus 4.1 API cost?
The lowest input rate is USD 15 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is USD 75 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest Claude Opus 4.1 API?
OpenRouter has the lowest input rate: USD 15 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the Claude Opus 4.1 cache-read price?
OpenRouter: USD 1.5 per 1M cache-read tokens.
When was Claude Opus 4.1 pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-10-31. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.
Is there a free Claude Opus 4.1 API?
No available recorded channel lists both input and output at zero. Missing prices, free cache reads or a free chat tier do not establish a free API; check provider terms for trial credits.
How do I calculate Claude Opus 4.1 token costs and monthly spend?
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately USD 33.75. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
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