Claude Sonnet 4.5 API Pricing / Price per 1M tokens
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Also known as: claude-sonnet-4.5 · claudesonnet4.5 · claude-sonnet4.5 · claude sonnet4.5 · sonnet-4.5 · sonnet 4.5 · sonnet4.5
Updated on · Published currencies / per 1M tokens; cheapest ranked by input
| Channel | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache read / 1M | Updated / verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnthropicOfficial | USD 3 | USD 15 | USD 0.3 | 2026-10-16 |
| XiuRouterLowest input | USD 0.689999 | USD 3.449997 | USD 0.069 | 2026-10-16 |
| XycAi | CNY 20.286 | CNY 101.43 | CNY 2.0286 | 2026-10-16 |
— means the price or date is not recorded. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates.
Claude Sonnet 4.5 is a large language model by Anthropic with a 200K-token context window. Across the 3 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $0.69–$3.00 per 1M input tokens (USD-normalized); the cheapest is XiuRouter at $0.69 per 1M input tokens. The official channel (Anthropic) charges $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $15.00 per 1M output tokens. Channels reachable from mainland China without a VPN include XycAi. It is also available through subscription plans such as Claude Enterprise, Claude Free, 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.
Model performance benchmarks
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💳 Subscription Plans
Access Claude Sonnet 4.5 through these plans, grouped by product line.
💬 Chat subscriptions
7 plansMonthly access to the assistant apps and their model line-up.
Which plan is right for you?
Free: Best for trying out Claude Sonnet 4.5 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 | XiuRouter | XycAi | Anthropic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $0.24 | $1.03 | $1.05 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $2.41 | $10.29 | $10.50 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $24.15 | $102.90 | $105.00 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $241.50 | $1,029.00 | $1,050.00 |
Frequently asked questions about Claude Sonnet 4.5
How much does the Claude Sonnet 4.5 API cost?
The lowest input rate is USD 0.689999 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is USD 3.449997 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest Claude Sonnet 4.5 API?
XiuRouter has the lowest input rate: USD 0.689999 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the Claude Sonnet 4.5 cache-read price?
XiuRouter: USD 0.069; Anthropic: USD 0.3; XycAi: CNY 2.0286 per 1M cache-read tokens.
When was Claude Sonnet 4.5 pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-10-16. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.
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