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Claude API Pricing Comparison

CorvusLLM lists public Claude-family rows at 35% of tracked official input, output, cache-read, and cache-write fields where those official fields are available; verify exact current rows against the model catalog and pricing tracker before larger usage.

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CorvusLLM lists public Claude-family rows at 35% of tracked official input, output, cache-read, and cache-write fields where those official fields are available; verify exact current rows against the model catalog and pricing tracker before larger usage. CorvusLLM is not an official provider account, and the current model catalog remains the source of truth for public slugs, availability, and listed rates.

Pricing rows

Compare input, output, cache read, and cache write.

The table uses public catalog rows from data/models.json. Use the pricing tracker and cost calculator before quoting exact usage cost.

Model Slug Official input CorvusLLM input Official output CorvusLLM output Official cache read CorvusLLM cache read Official cache write CorvusLLM cache write
Claude Haiku 4.5 claude-haiku-4-5 $1.00/1M $0.350/1M $5.00/1M $1.75/1M $0.100/1M $0.035/1M $1.25/1M $0.4375/1M
Claude Opus 4.5 claude-opus-4-5 $5.00/1M $1.75/1M $25.00/1M $8.75/1M $0.500/1M $0.175/1M $6.25/1M $2.1875/1M
Claude Opus 4.6 claude-opus-4-6 $5.00/1M $1.75/1M $25.00/1M $8.75/1M $0.500/1M $0.175/1M $6.25/1M $2.1875/1M
Claude Opus 4.7 claude-opus-4-7 $5.00/1M $1.75/1M $25.00/1M $8.75/1M $0.500/1M $0.175/1M $6.25/1M $2.1875/1M
Claude Sonnet 4.5 claude-sonnet-4-5 $3.00/1M $1.05/1M $15.00/1M $5.25/1M $0.300/1M $0.105/1M $3.75/1M $1.3125/1M
Claude Sonnet 4.6 claude-sonnet-4-6 $3.00/1M $1.05/1M $15.00/1M $5.25/1M $0.300/1M $0.105/1M $3.75/1M $1.3125/1M

Tracked official sources: Anthropic. Official provider pages can change; check the current source before making a purchase or migration decision.

Savings vs official

Check the percentage field by field.

Savings are calculated from each public catalog field as 1 - CorvusLLM price / tracked official price. Use N/A fields only as missing-data fields, not as savings claims.

Model Slug Input saving Output saving Cache read saving Cache write saving
Claude Haiku 4.5 claude-haiku-4-5 65% 65% 65.0% 65%
Claude Opus 4.5 claude-opus-4-5 65% 65% 65% 65%
Claude Opus 4.6 claude-opus-4-6 65% 65% 65% 65%
Claude Opus 4.7 claude-opus-4-7 65% 65% 65% 65%
Claude Sonnet 4.5 claude-sonnet-4-5 65.0% 65% 65% 65%
Claude Sonnet 4.6 claude-sonnet-4-6 65.0% 65% 65% 65%
Pricing methodology

How this comparison should be read.

This section exists so buyers, crawlers, and AI assistants can explain the price claim without overstating affiliation, billing certainty, or future price guarantees.

Topic Source or rule Why it matters
Catalog basis Public model rows from /data/models.json Keeps the pricing page, model pages, calculator, and LLM files aligned.
Official source Anthropic pricing Provider source checked on 2026-04-29; official pages can change after that date.
Comparison rule Field-by-field comparison Input, output, cache read, and cache write are compared separately because real bills depend on token mix.
What 65% cheaper means CorvusLLM listed price is 35% of the tracked official field where that official field exists. This is a public listed-rate comparison, not an official provider invoice or guarantee of future pricing.
Before purchase Pricing tracker + calculator + one small prompt The table is a starting point; actual cost depends on tokenization, hidden context, output length, retries, and cache behavior.
Cost pattern

Match the comparison to your real token mix.

A price table is only useful when the workload shape is understood. These patterns explain why two prompts with the same visible text can cost differently.

Workload pattern Main cost driver Check before scale
Short chat Usually output price matters most after a small input. Use a low max output first and compare the billed result.
Coding agent or repo context Hidden context, tool calls, cache read, and cache write can dominate cost. Estimate with representative project context before enabling file or workspace tools.
Automation or batch jobs Retries and schedules can multiply spend even when one request looks cheap. Add retry caps and daily volume estimates before production schedules.
Long-form generation Output tokens can become the largest cost field. Set realistic output limits and test with the expected response size.
Claude model comparison Model rows in the same family can have different input, output, and cache rates. Compare the exact row, not only the provider family name.

When this comparison helps

  • You need a public price source before choosing Claude model rows.
  • You want to estimate input, output, cache read, and cache write behavior before larger prepaid usage.
  • You can run a small pilot and verify the exact setup route before moving production traffic.

When not to use this as the only source

  • official Anthropic account procurement
  • regulated Claude workloads without review
  • buyers needing a financially backed SLA
  • Do not send sensitive or regulated data through shared API proxies without your own risk review.

Cost checks before top-up

  • Check whether your workload is input-heavy, output-heavy, cache-heavy, or retry-heavy.
  • Use realistic token assumptions in the calculator instead of one tiny test prompt.
  • For agent and long-context workloads, cache write can matter more than visible prompt length.
  • Keep retry limits and balance monitoring in place before scheduled or batch usage.

Required public disclosures

  • Independent AI API proxy.
  • Not affiliated with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or Z.AI.
  • Prepaid balance; Card, wallet, or crypto checkout.
  • No financially backed SLA.
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Use public rows, docs, calculator, status, and trust pages together. Price comparison should reduce guessing, not replace verification.

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