Claude 3.5 Sonnet API Pricing / Price per 1M tokens
Anthropic • API Price Comparison
Also known as: claude-3.5-sonnet · claude3.5sonnet · claude3.5-sonnet · claude3.5 sonnet · 3.5-sonnet · 3.5 sonnet · 3.5sonnet
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 | |||
| XycAiLowest input | CNY 20.286 | CNY 101.43 | CNY 2.0286 | 2026-10-30 |
| AWS Bedrock | USD 6 | USD 30 | — | 2026-10-12 |
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 CNY 45.6435. 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 3.5 Sonnet is a large language model by Anthropic with a 200K-token context window. Across the 2 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $2.94–$6.00 per 1M input tokens (USD-normalized); the cheapest is XycAi at ¥20.29 per 1M input tokens. Channels reachable from mainland China without a VPN include XycAi. 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
- Usage per week: 5× claude-pro
- Monthly API credit (USD): 100
- Plan price: $100.00/month
- 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
- 5x the usage of Claude Pro.
- Individual plan.
- Includes $100/month Claude API credit.
- 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.
- 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
- Usage per week: 20× claude-pro
- Monthly API credit (USD): 200
- Plan price: $200.00/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
- 20x the usage of Claude Pro.
- Individual plan.
- Includes $200/month Claude API credit.
- 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.
Which plan is right for you?
Free: Best for trying out claude-3.5-sonnet 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
| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | XycAi | AWS Bedrock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $1.03 | $2.10 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $10.29 | $21.00 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $102.90 | $210.00 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $1,029.00 | $2,100.00 |
Frequently asked questions about claude-3.5-sonnet
How much does the Claude 3.5 Sonnet API cost?
The lowest input rate is CNY 20.286 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is CNY 101.43 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest Claude 3.5 Sonnet API?
XycAi has the lowest input rate: CNY 20.286 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the Claude 3.5 Sonnet cache-read price?
XycAi: CNY 2.0286 per 1M cache-read tokens.
When was Claude 3.5 Sonnet pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-10-30. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.
Is there a free Claude 3.5 Sonnet 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 3.5 Sonnet 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 CNY 45.6435. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
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