Pricing Comparison
| Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache / 1M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropic Official | $5.00 | $25.00 | $0.50 |
| Crouter | $0.84$5.00 | $4.20$25.00 | $0.17$0.50 |
| You Save | 83% | 83% | 66% |
All prices per 1M tokens. No hidden fees, no monthly minimums.
Key Features
200K Context Window
Process extensive documents, large codebases, and long conversations. Maintains context across complex multi-turn interactions.
Extended Thinking
Dedicated reasoning phase before responding. Opus thinks through problems step-by-step for more accurate, well-reasoned answers.
Prompt Caching
Save 66% on repeated prompts with automatic caching. Ideal for applications with large system prompts or repeated context.
Advanced Reasoning
Best-in-class performance on complex tasks. Excels at research, analysis, creative writing, and sophisticated problem-solving.
Perfect For
Research & Analysis
Deep analysis of academic papers, market research, and technical documentation. Opus provides thorough, well-reasoned insights with proper citations.
Complex Code Generation
Architect entire systems, refactor large codebases, and solve difficult algorithmic problems. Extended thinking ensures robust, well-designed solutions.
Creative Writing
Generate high-quality long-form content, screenplays, and technical documentation. Maintains consistency and quality across thousands of words.
Strategic Planning
Business strategy, product roadmaps, and decision analysis. Opus considers multiple perspectives and provides comprehensive recommendations.
Technical Specifications
| Model ID | claude-opus-4-6-thinking-20251001 |
| Context Window | 200,000 tokens |
| API Format | Anthropic Messages API (/v1/messages) |
| Streaming | Yes (SSE) |
| Prompt Caching | Yes (automatic) |
| Function Calling | Yes |
| Extended Thinking | Yes |
| Rate Limit | 70 requests/minute |
Quick Start
curl https://api.crouter.dev/v1/messages \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "anthropic-version: 2023-06-01" \
-d '{
"model": "claude-opus-4-6-thinking-20251001",
"max_tokens": 4096,
"messages": [
{"role": "user", "content": "Analyze the trade-offs between microservices and monolithic architecture"}
]
}'View full documentation for more examples and integration guides.