Input
- Official Anthropic
- $3
- Here, from (−60%)
- $1.2
- Here, best (−80%)
- $0.6
claude-sonnet-4-6
Claude Sonnet 4.6 API — price per token
Claude Sonnet 4.6 is the previous-generation balanced model — a proven workhorse for coding and production pipelines, at the same list price as Sonnet 5.
Pricing per 1M tokens
| Rate | Official Anthropic | Here, from (−60%) | Here, best (−80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input | $3 | $1.2 | $0.6 |
| Output | $15 | $6 | $3 |
| Cache read | $0.3 | $0.12 | $0.06 |
| Cache write (5m) | $3.75 | $1.5 | $0.75 |
Output
- Official Anthropic
- $15
- Here, from (−60%)
- $6
- Here, best (−80%)
- $3
Cache read
- Official Anthropic
- $0.3
- Here, from (−60%)
- $0.12
- Here, best (−80%)
- $0.06
Cache write (5m)
- Official Anthropic
- $3.75
- Here, from (−60%)
- $1.5
- Here, best (−80%)
- $0.75
Every request is metered at the official rate first, then your progressive B2C discount (60% at the start, up to 80% as cumulative top-ups grow) is subtracted before it touches your prepaid balance. Context window: 1M tokens. Max output: 128K tokens.
Best for
- Pipelines tuned and evaluated against Sonnet 4.6.
- Balanced coding and content workloads.
- Teams migrating gradually to Sonnet 5.
Good to know
- Same list price as Sonnet 5 — new projects should usually start on claude-sonnet-5.
- Supports adaptive thinking; effort defaults to high.
How to use Claude Sonnet 4.6
Create a free account, generate one key, and point any Anthropic-compatible tool at https://api.apitoken.sale with model ID claude-sonnet-4-6. New accounts include $10 of Claude usage at official API prices — enough to test the model before topping up.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Claude Sonnet 4.6 API cost?
Officially $3 per 1M input tokens and $15 per 1M output tokens. With the apiToken.sale discount that starts at $1.20/$6 and reaches $0.60/$3.
Sonnet 4.6 or Sonnet 5?
They share a list price, and Sonnet 5 is stronger on coding and agentic work — prefer it for new projects. Stay on 4.6 when your prompts and evals are pinned to it.
Can I switch models without a new key?
Yes. One key and one prepaid balance cover every supported Claude model — switching is just a model-ID change.
Run Claude Sonnet 4.6 on the same Anthropic API at up to 80% off — instant key, prepaid balance, card or crypto.