Claude Opus 4.5 alternatives
Best Claude Opus 4.5 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Claude Opus 4.5, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Claude Opus 4.5
- Input / 1M
- $5
- Output / 1M
- $25
- Context
- 200K
- Intelligence
- 29.1
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Claude Opus 4.5, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Claude Opus 4.5 alternatives
Each model is scored against Claude Opus 4.5. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Claude Opus 4.5 Anthropic | Input / 1M$5 | Output / 1M$25 | Context200K | Intelligence29.1 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$2-60% | Output / 1M$10-60% | Context1M+400% | Intelligence38.2+31% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.06-99% | Output / 1M$8-68% | Context1.05M+424% | Intelligence33.7+16% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.75-65% | Output / 1M$14-44% | Context400K+100% | Intelligence32.5+12% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$5 | Output / 1M$25 | Context1M+400% | Intelligence31.9+10% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.75-65% | Output / 1M$14-44% | Context400K+100% | Intelligence30.4+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$3-40% | Output / 1M$15-40% | Context1M+400% | Intelligence30.1+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-60% | Output / 1M$12-52% | Context1.05M+424% | Intelligence29.7+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts audio and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.48-70% | Output / 1M$4.43-82% | Context1M+400% | Intelligence29.5+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:5.6x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.75-65% | Output / 1M$14-44% | Context400K+100% | Intelligence28.5-2% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputLarger 400K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$3-40% | Output / 1M$15-40% | Context1M+400% | Intelligence20.7-29% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputLarger 1M context | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Claude Opus 4.5?
Claude Sonnet 5 from Anthropic ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $10 per 1M output tokens, compared with $25 for Claude Opus 4.5.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Claude Opus 4.5?
Yes. Qwen3.7 Max charges $4.43 per 1M output tokens, versus $25 for Claude Opus 4.5.
Can I try Claude Opus 4.5 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Claude Opus 4.5 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Claude Opus 4.5 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.