Claude Fable 5.1 alternatives
Best Claude Fable 5.1 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Claude Fable 5.1, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Claude Fable 5.1
- Input / 1M
- $10
- Output / 1M
- $50
- Context
- 1M
- Intelligence
- 53.4
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Claude Fable 5.1, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Claude Fable 5.1 alternatives
Each model is scored against Claude Fable 5.1. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Claude Fable 5.1 Anthropic | Input / 1M$10 | Output / 1M$50 | Context1M | Intelligence53.4 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$4-60% | Output / 1M$20-60% | Context1M | Intelligence57.6+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-80% | Output / 1M$10-80% | Context1M | Intelligence56+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$10 | Output / 1M$50 | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence52.7-1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-80% | Output / 1M$10-80% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence51.8-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$5-50% | Output / 1M$25-50% | Context1M | Intelligence50.8-5% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$10 | Output / 1M$50 | Context1M | Intelligence49.6-7% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$2-80% | Output / 1M$10-80% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence47.6-11% | Compare | |
Why switch:5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-80% | Output / 1M$10-80% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence47-12% | Compare | |
Why switch:5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.90-91% | Output / 1M$14-72% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence43.6-18% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.6x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts video | |||||
| Input / 1M$5-50% | Output / 1M$25-50% | Context1M | Intelligence41.8-22% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper output | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Claude Fable 5.1?
Claude Opus 5.5 from Anthropic ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $20 per 1M output tokens, compared with $50 for Claude Fable 5.1.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Claude Fable 5.1?
Yes. Claude Sonnet 5.5 charges $10 per 1M output tokens, versus $50 for Claude Fable 5.1.
Can I try Claude Fable 5.1 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Claude Fable 5.1 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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