How Claude API pricing works
Claude is billed per token — separately for input and output — with discounts for cached content. apiToken.sale keeps those mechanics identical and layers a discount on top.
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Tokens, input and output
Every request is metered by tokens in (your prompt and context) and tokens out (the model's reply). Output tokens usually cost more than input, and larger models cost more per token.
See also: The cheapest way to use the Claude API
Caching and thinking
- Cache writes and cache reads are metered separately, and cache reads are much cheaper.
- Thinking tokens count toward output on reasoning-heavy calls.
- Streaming and non-streaming requests are billed the same way.
The apiToken.sale discount
Each call is converted to official Anthropic spend, then your discount is subtracted: B2C starts at 60% off and progresses to 80% off as cumulative top-ups grow. Every request is visible in your dashboard with token-level detail.
Claude API token pricing by model
Larger models cost more per token: Opus is the premium tier, Sonnet is the balanced default, and Haiku is the cheapest. Your discount applies to all of them, so the ranking stays the same but every price is lower.
| Model | Official in / out ($ per 1M) | Here from (−60%) | Best (−80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 4.8 | $5 / $25 | $2 / $10 | $1 / $5 |
| Claude Opus 4.7 | $5 / $25 | $2 / $10 | $1 / $5 |
| Claude Sonnet 5 | $3 / $15 | $1.20 / $6 | $0.60 / $3 |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | $3 / $15 | $1.20 / $6 | $0.60 / $3 |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | $1 / $5 | $0.40 / $2 | $0.20 / $1 |
Frequently asked questions
How is the Claude API priced?
Per token, split into input and output, with separate cheaper rates for cache reads. Larger models cost more per token.
How does the discount apply?
Official spend is calculated first, then your B2C discount (60% up to 80%) is subtracted before it touches your balance.
How are Claude API tokens priced?
Per token, split into input and output, with cheaper cache reads. apiToken.sale applies your 60–80% discount on top of the official token rates.
Try it before you pay: new Google/GitHub accounts include $10 of official-price Claude usage.