Claude Fable 5 alternatives
Best Claude Fable 5 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Claude Fable 5, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Claude Fable 5
- Input / 1M
- $10
- Output / 1M
- $50
- Context
- 1M
- Intelligence
- 49.6
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Claude Fable 5, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Claude Fable 5 alternatives
Each model is scored against Claude Fable 5. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Claude Fable 5 Anthropic | Input / 1M$10 | Output / 1M$50 | Context1M | Intelligence49.6 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$4-60% | Output / 1M$20-60% | Context1M | Intelligence57.6+16% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-80% | Output / 1M$10-80% | Context1M | Intelligence56+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$10 | Output / 1M$50 | Context1M | Intelligence53.4+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$10 | Output / 1M$50 | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence52.7+6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-80% | Output / 1M$10-80% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence51.8+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$5-50% | Output / 1M$25-50% | Context1M | Intelligence50.8+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-80% | Output / 1M$10-80% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence47.6-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-80% | Output / 1M$10-80% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence47-5% | Compare | |
Why switch:5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.90-91% | Output / 1M$14-72% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence43.6-12% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.6x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$5-50% | Output / 1M$25-50% | Context1M | Intelligence41.8-16% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper output | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Claude Fable 5?
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.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Claude Fable 5?
Yes. Claude Sonnet 5.5 charges $10 per 1M output tokens, versus $50 for Claude Fable 5.
Can I try Claude Fable 5 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 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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