Claude Opus 5 alternatives
Best Claude Opus 5 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Claude Opus 5, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Claude Opus 5
- Input / 1M
- $5
- Output / 1M
- $25
- Context
- 1M
- Intelligence
- 50.8
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Claude Opus 5, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Claude Opus 5 alternatives
Each model is scored against Claude Opus 5. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Claude Opus 5 Anthropic | Input / 1M$5 | Output / 1M$25 | Context1M | Intelligence50.8 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$4-20% | Output / 1M$20-20% | Context1M | Intelligence57.6+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-60% | Output / 1M$10-60% | Context1M | Intelligence56+10% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$10+100% | Output / 1M$50+100% | Context1M | Intelligence53.4+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$10+100% | Output / 1M$50+100% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence52.7+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-60% | Output / 1M$10-60% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence51.8+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$10+100% | Output / 1M$50+100% | Context1M | Intelligence49.6-2% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$2-60% | Output / 1M$10-60% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence47.6-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-60% | Output / 1M$10-60% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence47-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.90-82% | Output / 1M$14-44% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence43.6-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts video | |||||
| Input / 1M$5 | Output / 1M$25 | Context1M | Intelligence41.8-18% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Claude Opus 5?
Claude Opus 5.5 from Anthropic ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $20 per 1M output tokens, compared with $25 for Claude Opus 5.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Claude Opus 5?
Yes. Claude Sonnet 5.5 charges $10 per 1M output tokens, versus $25 for Claude Opus 5.
Can I try Claude Opus 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 5 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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