--- title: "claude-sonnet-4.5:batch - Model Details & Comparison" description: "claude-sonnet-4.5:batch from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/claude-sonnet-4.5-batch" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/claude-sonnet-4.5-batch.md" --- # claude-sonnet-4.5:batch - Model Details & Comparison > claude-sonnet-4.5:batch from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About claude-sonnet-4.5:batch claude-sonnet-4.5:batch is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 468 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $7.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2682 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 26% of models in this category. claude-sonnet-4.5:batch supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 22% among chat models. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,000,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **64,000 Max Output Tokens.** - **64,000 Max Tokens.** - **$1.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$7.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities claude-sonnet-4.5:batch supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## claude-sonnet-4.5:batch Pricing Overview At $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $7.50 per 1M output tokens, claude-sonnet-4.5:batch ranks 2682 out of 3648 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.57 for chat models, and is cheaper than 26% of models in this category. claude-sonnet-4.5:batch is one of 468 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 22% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to claude-sonnet-4.5:batch with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-5-2025-08-07 | Azure | $1.38 | $11.00 | | gpt-5.1 | Azure | $1.38 | $11.00 | | gpt-5.1-chat | Azure | $1.38 | $11.00 | | gpt-5.1-2025-11-13 | Azure | $1.25 | $10.00 | | gpt-5 | Azure | $1.25 | $10.00 | - [Compare gpt-5-2025-08-07](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-2025-08-07.md) - [Compare gpt-5.1](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.1.md) - [Compare gpt-5.1-chat](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.1-chat.md) - [Compare gpt-5.1-2025-11-13](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.1-2025-11-13.md) - [Compare gpt-5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate claude-sonnet-4.5:batch costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/claude-sonnet-4.5-batch.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) ## FAQ ### Is claude-sonnet-4.5:batch cheaper than gpt-5-2025-08-07? No. claude-sonnet-4.5:batch costs $1.50 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5-2025-08-07 costs $1.38 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5-2025-08-07 8% more affordable for input. However, claude-sonnet-4.5:batch may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does claude-sonnet-4.5:batch pricing compare to the average chat model? claude-sonnet-4.5:batch input pricing is $1.50 per 1M tokens, which is 165% above the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 2682 out of 3648 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 26% of models in this category. For output, it costs $7.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.65. ### What makes claude-sonnet-4.5:batch different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 468 chat models, claude-sonnet-4.5:batch ranks 339 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to claude-sonnet-4.5:batch? The most comparable chat models to claude-sonnet-4.5:batch are: gpt-5-2025-08-07 from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1 from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-chat from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-2025-11-13 from Azure ($1.25/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library. ### How large is claude-sonnet-4.5:batch's context window? claude-sonnet-4.5:batch supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 22% of chat models by context window size (rank 738 of 3577). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate claude-sonnet-4.5:batch costs? claude-sonnet-4.5:batch is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $1.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $7.50. ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/claude-sonnet-4.5-batch](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/claude-sonnet-4.5-batch) for AI/LLM consumption.*