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Anthropic's new Sonnet 5 model is better at the tasks that are running up enterprise bills
Anthropic has introduced its Sonnet 5 model, focusing on providing efficient query handling for agentic AIs and lowering operational costs for enterprises. The model is set to cost $3 per million input tokens, significantly lower than the previous Opus 4.8 model, which cost $4 for input and $25 for output. This shift comes as enterprises have been struggling with high token expenditures due to the increasing volume of agentic queries. Sonnet 5 leverages a new tokenizer for improved efficiency and will be included in all subscription plans of the Claude service.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 22:25 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- New Sonnet 5 model launched by Anthropic.
- Targets enterprise AI query costs by optimizing token usage.
- Sonnet 5 priced at $3 per million input tokens.
- Performance similar to Opus models but at lower costs.
- Included as default in free and pro subscription tiers.
Interesting facts
- Agentic AI handles significantly more queries than human users.
- Sonnet 5 uses a new tokenizer for better efficiency.
What changed
The introduction of the Sonnet 5 model offers lower pricing options for enterprises utilizing AI.