Claude Opus 5 (Fast) pricing & benchmarks
Released Jul 24, 2026 · served by 1 provider
What Claude Opus 5 (Fast) is
Fast-mode variant of [Opus 5](/anthropic/claude-opus-5) - identical capabilities with higher output speed at 2x pricing relative to regular Opus 5.
- Model ID:
anthropic/claude-opus-5-fast - Modality: text+image+file->text
- Tool calling: supported · Structured output: supported
Providers and prices for Claude Opus 5 (Fast)
The same model costs different amounts depending on who serves it. Prices are per 1M tokens, cheapest first. Uptime and throughput are OpenRouter's rolling measurements, not vendor claims.
| Provider | Input | Output | Context | Quant | Uptime 24h | Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropiccheapest | $10.00 | $50.00 | 1M | — | 100.0% | — |
FAQ
How much does the Claude Opus 5 (Fast) API cost?
$10.00 per 1M input tokens and $50.00 per 1M output tokens. A typical workload of 1M input + 300K output tokens costs about $25.00.
Is Claude Opus 5 (Fast) free?
No. It is a paid model starting at $10.00 per 1M input tokens, though some providers offer trial credits.
Which provider is cheapest for Claude Opus 5 (Fast)?
Anthropic at $10.00 input / $50.00 output per 1M tokens.
Can I self-host Claude Opus 5 (Fast)?
No. Claude Opus 5 (Fast) is closed-weight and only available through hosted APIs.