Models overview

Choosing a model

If you're unsure which model to use, consider starting with Claude Opus 4.7 for the most complex tasks. It is our most capable generally available model, with a step-change improvement in agentic coding over Claude Opus 4.6.

All current Claude models support text and image input, text output, multilingual capabilities, and vision. Models are available via the Claude API, Amazon Bedrock, Vertex AI, and Microsoft Foundry.

Once you've picked a model, learn how to make your first API call.

Latest models comparison

^{1 - See the pricing page for complete pricing information including batch API discounts, prompt caching rates, extended thinking costs, and vision processing fees.}

^{2 - Reliable knowledge cutoff indicates the date through which a model's knowledge is most extensive and reliable. Training data cutoff is the broader date range of training data used. For more information, see Anthropic's Transparency Hub.}

^{3 - Claude Opus 4.7 on AWS is available through Claude in Amazon Bedrock (the Messages-API Bedrock endpoint).}

Prompt and output performance

Claude 4 models excel in:

• Performance: Top-tier results in reasoning, coding, multilingual tasks, long-context handling, honesty, and image processing. See the Claude 4 blog post for more information.

• Engaging responses: Claude models are ideal for applications that require rich, human-like interactions.

  • If you prefer more concise responses, you can adjust your prompts to guide the model toward the desired output length. Refer to the prompt engineering guides for details.
  • For prompting best practices, see the prompting best practices guide.

• Output quality: When migrating from previous model generations to Claude 4, you may notice larger improvements in overall performance.

Migrating to Claude Opus 4.7

If you're currently using Claude Opus 4.6 or older Claude models, consider migrating to Claude Opus 4.7 to take advantage of improved intelligence and a step-change jump in agentic coding. For detailed migration instructions, see Migrating to Claude Opus 4.7.

Get started with Claude

If you're ready to start exploring what Claude can do for you, dive in! Whether you're a developer looking to integrate Claude into your applications or a user wanting to experience the power of AI firsthand, the following resources can help.

If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to the support team or consult the Discord community.