Model Comparison
Claude Sonnet 4.5Claude Opus 4.1
Let's see who can write code better - Claude Sonnet 4.5 or Claude Opus 4.1
Model Information
Claude Sonnet 4.5
Description
Balanced Claude 4.5 model with excellent performance
Specifications
Context Window200K
Max Output8K
ReleasedSep 2025
API✓
Pricing (per 1M)
In / Out
$3/ $15
Key Features
Balanced performanceAdvanced reasoningCode generationMulti-modal capabilities
Strengths
- ✓Good price-performance ratio
- ✓Versatile capabilities
- ✓Fast inference
- ✓Strong at most tasks
Weaknesses
- ✗Not as powerful as Opus
- ✗Higher cost than Haiku
- ✗May struggle with very complex tasks
Agent Support
No known agents
Claude Opus 4.1
Description
Most advanced Claude model with enhanced capabilities
Specifications
Context Window200K
Max Output8K
ReleasedFeb 2025
API✓
Pricing (per 1M)
In / Out
$15/ $75
Key Features
State-of-the-art reasoningAdvanced code generationComplex problem solvingMulti-language supportVision capabilities
Strengths
- ✓Best-in-class performance
- ✓Superior reasoning abilities
- ✓Excellent at complex tasks
- ✓Most advanced Claude model
Weaknesses
- ✗Highest cost
- ✗Slower response times
- ✗Overkill for simple tasks