--- title: "claude-3.5-sonnet - Model Details & Comparison" description: "claude-3.5-sonnet from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/claude-3.5-sonnet" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/claude-3.5-sonnet.md" --- # claude-3.5-sonnet - Model Details & Comparison > claude-3.5-sonnet from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About claude-3.5-sonnet claude-3.5-sonnet is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $6.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2535 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 5% of models in this category. claude-3.5-sonnet supports vision, function calling. Its 200K-token context window is in the top 41% among chat models. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **200,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **8,192 Max Output Tokens.** - **8,192 Max Tokens.** - **$6.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$30.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities claude-3.5-sonnet supports: Function Calling, Vision, Tool Choice, Computer Use. ## claude-3.5-sonnet Pricing Overview At $6.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, claude-3.5-sonnet ranks 2535 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 5% of models in this category. claude-3.5-sonnet is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling. its 200K-token context window places it in the top 41% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to claude-3.5-sonnet with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $5.00 | $25.00 | | anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 | AWS Bedrock | $5.00 | $25.00 | | global.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 | AWS Bedrock | $5.00 | $25.00 | | us.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 | AWS Bedrock | $5.50 | $27.50 | | eu.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 | AWS Bedrock | $5.50 | $27.50 | - [Compare anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1-0.md) - [Compare anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1.md) - [Compare global.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/global.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1.md) - [Compare us.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1.md) - [Compare eu.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate claude-3.5-sonnet costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/claude-3.5-sonnet.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) ## FAQ ### Is claude-3.5-sonnet cheaper than anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0? No. claude-3.5-sonnet costs $6.00 per 1M input tokens while anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens, making anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0 17% more affordable for input. However, claude-3.5-sonnet may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does claude-3.5-sonnet pricing compare to the average chat model? claude-3.5-sonnet input pricing is $6.00 per 1M tokens, which is 1100% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 2535 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 5% of models in this category. For output, it costs $30.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes claude-3.5-sonnet different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, claude-3.5-sonnet ranks 323 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to claude-3.5-sonnet? The most comparable chat models to claude-3.5-sonnet are: anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($5.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 from AWS Bedrock ($5.00/1M input tokens); global.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 from AWS Bedrock ($5.00/1M input tokens); us.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 from AWS Bedrock ($5.50/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library. ### How do I check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate claude-3.5-sonnet costs? claude-3.5-sonnet is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $6.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $30.00. ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md) - [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/claude-3.5-sonnet](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/claude-3.5-sonnet) for AI/LLM consumption.*