Anthropic · Free
Claude Haiku 4.5
Speed & Efficiency
Context window
200K
tokens
Max output
64K
tokens
Tier
Free
access
Pricing
Input
$1.00
per 1M tokens
Output
$5.00
per 1M tokens
Overview
Overview
Claude Haiku 4.5 is the fastest model in the Claude family, delivering near-frontier intelligence with exceptional speed and cost efficiency. Perfect for high-volume applications that require quick responses without compromising quality.
Best Use Cases
✅ Recommended For
- High Volume Tasks: Cost-effective for processing large numbers of requests
- Simple Chat: Quick, responsive interactions for customer support
- Quick Tasks: Fast turnaround for straightforward queries
- Real-time Applications: Low latency requirements
⚠️ Consider Alternatives For
- Complex Reasoning: Sonnet or Opus better for multi-step logic
- Advanced Coding: Sonnet excels at complex software development
Technical Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Context Window | 200K tokens |
| Max Output | 64K tokens |
| Pricing | $1 / $5 per MTok (in/out) |
| Knowledge Cutoff | February 2025 |
| Extended Thinking | ✅ Full support |
| Tool Use | ✅ Advanced orchestration |
| Vision | ✅ Text and image input |
| Latency | Fastest |
Capabilities
- Fastest
- Cost Effective
Recommended for
- High Volume
- Simple Chat
- Quick Tasks