Claude Series
Anthropic Claude series excels at long-form content and coding, making it the top choice for writing and programming scenarios.
Available Models
| Model | Positioning |
|---|---|
claude-sonnet-5 | Current mainstay, balanced quality/cost |
claude-opus-4-6 | Flagship, higher ceiling for complex tasks |
claude-opus-4-6-thinking | Flagship thinking tier, reasoning for hard problems |
claude-sonnet-4-6(-thinking) | Previous mainstay (including thinking tier) |
claude-haiku-4-5 | Lightweight tier, low-cost batch processing |
For real-time pricing, see Model Marketplace.
Usage
Choose either protocol:
- OpenAI-compatible (recommended, zero changes): set
modelto a Claude model name; see Compatible Mode Calls; - Anthropic native: full features (
cache_control,thinkingparameters), see Claude Native Calls.
Selection Recommendations
- Long-form writing / revision:
claude-sonnet-5, stable style control; - Coding assistant:
claude-sonnet-5for daily use,claude-opus-4-6for difficult tasks, tool integration see Claude Code; - Auditing / grading / math:
claude-opus-4-6-thinking, usage see Thinking Mode; - Customer service / batch processing:
claude-haiku-4-5; - For long system prompts, be sure to use Claude Prompt Caching to reduce costs.