Anthropic · Free
Claude Opus 4.6
Maximum Intelligence
Context window
200K
tokens
Max output
128K
tokens
Tier
Free
access
Pricing
Input
$5.00
per 1M tokens
Output
$25.00
per 1M tokens
Overview
Overview
Claude Opus 4.6 represents the pinnacle of AI capability in the Claude model family. This premium model delivers maximum intelligence for the most demanding tasks requiring deep reasoning, complex analysis, and sophisticated problem-solving.
Best Use Cases
✅ Recommended For
- Research & Analysis: Complex academic and scientific research requiring deep understanding
- Advanced Reasoning: Multi-step logical problems and complex decision-making
- Creative Writing: Sophisticated, nuanced content creation with rich narrative
- Advanced Analysis: In-depth data analysis and strategic insights
⚠️ Consider Alternatives For
- High Volume Tasks: Consider Haiku for better cost efficiency and speed
- Simple Chat: Sonnet offers better balance for general-purpose tasks
- Cost-Sensitive Projects: More expensive than other Claude models
Technical Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Context Window | 200K tokens |
| Max Output | 64K tokens |
| Pricing | $5 / $25 per MTok (in/out) |
| Knowledge Cutoff | May 2025 |
| Extended Thinking | ✅ Full support |
| Tool Use | ✅ Advanced orchestration |
| Vision | ✅ Text and image input |
| Latency | Moderate |
Capabilities
- Premium
- Maximum Intelligence
Recommended for
- Research
- Complex Reasoning
- Creative Writing
- Advanced Analysis