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Claude Sonnet 4.5 API on AvalAI

claude-sonnet-4-5

Claude Sonnet 4.5 is an AI model from Anthropic that is available through AvalAI's OpenAI-compatible API.

Price display scale
Input price$3.00 / 1M tokens
Output price$15.00 / 1M tokens
Context window200,000 tokens
Maximum output64,000 tokens
Release date2025-09-29
Knowledge cutoff2025-01-31

Use Claude Sonnet 4.5 with the AvalAI API

Keep the API key in an environment variable and send requests from server-side code.

bash
curl https://api.avalai.ir/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AVALAI_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"model": "claude-sonnet-4-5", "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Give a concise, practical solution."}]}'
python
import os
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key=os.environ["AVALAI_API_KEY"],
    base_url="https://api.avalai.ir/v1",
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="claude-sonnet-4-5",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Give a concise, practical solution."}],
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)
javascript
import OpenAI from "openai";

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: process.env.AVALAI_API_KEY,
  baseURL: "https://api.avalai.ir/v1",
});

const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
  model: "claude-sonnet-4-5",
  messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Give a concise, practical solution." }],
});

console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);

Create an API keyRead the quickstart

Capabilities and endpoints

  • Assistant prefill
  • Computer use
  • Function calling
  • Structured output
  • PDF input
  • Prompt caching
  • Reasoning
  • Structured output
  • Tool choice
  • Vision

Third-party model parameters

Third-party reference data does not change AvalAI endpoint support; use the capabilities and endpoints above.

  • include_reasoning
  • max_completion_tokens
  • max_tokens
  • reasoning
  • response_format
  • stop
  • structured_outputs
  • temperature
  • tool_choice
  • tools
  • top_k
  • top_p

Claude Sonnet 4.5 rate limits

TierRPMTPM
Tier 12530,000
Tier 2100450,000
Tier 3250800,000
Tier 45002,000,000
Tier 51,5004,000,000

AvalAI and reference marketplace pricing

Token roleAvalAI final price0% platform feeOpenRouter cost breakdown
Model rateCredit purchase feeEffective OpenRouter cost after fee
Input price$3.00 / 1M tokens$3.00 / 1M tokens5.5%$3.17 / 1M tokens
Output price$15.00 / 1M tokens$15.00 / 1M tokens5.5%$15.82 / 1M tokens

AvalAI pricing is final with a 0% platform fee. The effective OpenRouter prices add its 5.5% credit purchase fee to the highest reported model rate, including long-context tiers. OpenRouter charges a 5.5% fee when credits are purchased ($0.80 minimum), so small credit purchases can have a higher effective cost. OpenRouter FAQ

Peer benchmark performance

Independent, sourced scores with no composite rating.

Artificial Analysis Agentic Index

26.4index
ScorePeer rankDirectionSource and date
26.4 indexNo comparable dataHigher is betterOpenRouter · 2026-08-17

Artificial Analysis Coding Index

52.1index
ScorePeer rankDirectionSource and date
52.1 indexNo comparable dataHigher is betterOpenRouter · 2026-08-17

Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index

37.4index
ScorePeer rankDirectionSource and date
37.4 indexNo comparable dataHigher is betterOpenRouter · 2026-08-17

Third-party model data

Source: OpenRouter

Independent sources supplement this context; AvalAI remains authoritative for pricing, availability, and endpoint support.

Reviewed snapshot 2026-08-17

Provider count
Context window range
1,000,000
Maximum output range
64,000
OpenRouter model input rate range
$3 / 1M
OpenRouter model output rate range
$15 / 1M
OpenRouter fee
5.5% credit purchase fee · OpenRouter fee details
Effective input price range after fee
$3.165 / 1M
Effective output price range after fee
$15.825 / 1M

Frequently asked questions

What is the Claude Sonnet 4.5 API on AvalAI?

Create an AvalAI API key and send the model ID claude-sonnet-4-5 to one of the supported endpoints shown on this page.

How much does the Claude Sonnet 4.5 API cost on AvalAI?

The Claude Sonnet 4.5 API on AvalAI costs $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $15.00 per 1M output tokens.

What is the token cost for Claude Sonnet 4.5?

Current AvalAI pricing for Claude Sonnet 4.5 is $3.00 / 1M tokens for input and $15.00 / 1M tokens for output.

What is the Claude Sonnet 4.5 context window?

The recorded maximum input context for Claude Sonnet 4.5 is 200,000 tokens.

What are the rate limits for Claude Sonnet 4.5 on AvalAI?

On tier 5, Claude Sonnet 4.5 on AvalAI supports up to 1,500 requests per minute and 4,000,000 tokens per minute.

What features does Claude Sonnet 4.5 support on AvalAI?

Claude Sonnet 4.5 on AvalAI supports Assistant prefill, Computer use, Function calling, Structured output, PDF input, Prompt caching, Reasoning, Structured output, Tool choice, Vision.

What account tier is required to use Claude Sonnet 4.5 on AvalAI?

Calling Claude Sonnet 4.5 on AvalAI requires tier 1 or higher.

Third-party data and freshness

  • Pricing, availability, endpoints, and rate limits: AvalAI structured data (authoritative)
  • OpenRouter marketplace · Last checked: 2026-08-17