Claude Opus 4.8

Claude Opus 4.8 offers top-tier reasoning and long-context handling. Use Claude for deep research or complex coding tasks. Opus 4.8 integrates via our unified API for reliable performance and easy scaling across diverse AI applications.

Modalities

Context

API Usage Examples

curl --request POST "https://gptproto.com/v1/chat/completions" \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer $GPTPROTO_API_KEY" \
  --header "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data '{
    "model": "claude-opus-4-8",
    "messages": [
      {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Hello"
      }
    ]
  }'

Claude Opus 4.8 pricing

Chat, coding agents & document work. Priced per 1M tokens — input, cached input and output are billed separately. GPTProto is 10% below official rates.

Your usage

Model

Claude · ≈ 148M tokens/mo (48M cached)

Monthly volume

OpenRouter

List + 5.5% credit fee

$721.62

per month

Input (non-cached)$168.80

Cache read$25.32

Output$527.50

Claude

Direct from Claude (list price)

$684

per month

Input (non-cached)$160

Cache read$24

Output$500

BEST VALUE

GPTProto

10% off official

$615.60

per month

After discount$615.60

Effective$615.60

Monthly cost by source

OpenRouter

$721.62

Claude

$684

GPTProto

$615.60

Save $68.40 / month

on GPTProto vs Claude (−10%)

Annual savings ≈ $820.80 · pay as you go

OpenRouter costs include its ~5.5% credit purchase fee. GPTProto applies a per-model discount (10–30% off) and your bonus credits are also spent at discounted rates — savings compound. Estimates assume a 60% cache hit rate.

Related Models

All Models

Claude Opus 4.8

Current

byClaude1M context$4.5/M input$22.5/M output

DeepSeek Flash

byDeepSeek$0.3/M input$1.2/M output

Hy4 Preview

byHunyuan1.05M context$0.7923/M input$2.376/M output

GPT 6 Astra

byOpenAI1.05M context$8/M input$40/M output

Gemini 3.8 Flash

byGoogle1.05M context$0.9/M input$4.5/M output

Claude Fable 5.1

byClaude1M context$9/M input$45/M output

Qwen3.8 Max 0902

byQwen1M context$1.8/M input$5.4/M output

GLM 5.3 Flash

byZ-AI1.31M context$0.15/M input$0.5/M output

DeepSeek v4 Flash Vision Exp

byDeepSeek1.05M context$0.3/M input$1.2/M output

GLM 5.3

byZ-AI1.31M context$1.26/M input$3.96/M output

Gemini 3.7 Flash

byGoogle1.05M context$0.9/M input$4.5/M output

Grok 4.6

byGrok500K context$1.2/M input$3.6/M output

Qwen3.8 Max

byQwen1M context$1.8/M input$5.4/M output

Claude Opus 5

byClaude1M context$4.5/M input$22.5/M output

Gemini 3.6 Flash

byGoogle1.05M context$0.9/M input$4.5/M output

Kimi K3

byMoonshotAI1.05M context$2.7/M input$13.5/M output

GPT 5.6 Luna

byOpenAI1.05M context$0.16/M input$0.96/M output

GPT 5.6 Terra

byOpenAI1.05M context$1.6/M input$9.6/M output

Grok 4.5

byGrok500K context$1.2/M input$3.6/M output

Claude Sonnet 5

byClaude1M context$1.8/M input$9/M output

Minimax M3

byMiniMax1.05M context$0.48/M input$0.96/M output

GLM 5.2

byZ-AI1.05M context$1.26/M input$3.96/M output

Claude Fable 5

byClaude1M context$9/M input$45/M output

Qwen3.7 Max

byQwen1M context$0.36/M input$1.44/M output

Claude Opus 4.8 Thinking

byClaude1M context$4.5/M input$22.5/M output

DeepSeek v4 Flash

byDeepSeek1.05M context$0.3/M input$1.2/M output

Grok 4.3

byGrok1M context$0.75/M input$1.5/M output

Kimi K2.6

byMoonshotAI262K context$0.855/M input$3.6/M output

Claude Opus 4.7 Thinking

byClaude1M context$4.5/M input$22.5/M output

Minimax M2.5

byMiniMax205K context$0.24/M input$0.96/M output

Kimi K2.5

byMoonshotAI262K context$0.54/M input$2.7/M output

Doubao Seed 1.6 Thinking (Build 250715)

byBytedance262K context$0.0971/M input$0.9714/M output

Doubao Seed 1.6 Thinking (Build 250615)

byBytedance262K context$0.0971/M input$0.9714/M output

Doubao Seed 1.6 Flash (Build 250615)

byBytedance262K context$0.0182/M input$0.1821/M output

Model					Input → Output
Claude Opus 4.8Current $		1M	$4.50 / $22.50 per 1M	$5.63 / $0.45 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
DeepSeek Flash $	—	—	$0.30 / $1.20 per 1M	— / $0.006 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
Hy4 Preview $		1.05M	$0.79 / $2.38 per 1M	— / $0.04 per 1M	Input: Text Output: Text
GPT 6 Astra $		1.05M	$8.00 / $40.00 per 1M	$10.00 / $0.80 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Gemini 3.8 Flash $		1.05M	$0.90 / $4.50 per 1M	$0.60 / $0.09 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: VideoInput: DocumentInput: Audio Output: Text
Claude Fable 5.1 $		1M	$9.00 / $45.00 per 1M	$11.25 / $0.23 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Qwen3.8 Max 0902 $		1M	$1.80 / $5.40 per 1M	$2.25 / $0.23 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: VideoInput: DocumentInput: Audio Output: Text
GLM 5.3 Flash $	—	1.31M	$0.15 / $0.50 per 1M	— / $0.03 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: VideoInput: Document Output: Text
DeepSeek v4 Flash Vision Exp $	—	1.05M	$0.30 / $1.20 per 1M	— / $0.006 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
GLM 5.3 $		1.31M	$1.26 / $3.96 per 1M	— / $0.23 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Gemini 3.7 Flash $		1.05M	$0.90 / $4.50 per 1M	$0.60 / $0.09 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Grok 4.6 $		500K	$1.20 / $3.60 per 1M	— / $0.30 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
Qwen3.8 Max $		1M	$1.80 / $5.40 per 1M	$2.25 / $0.23 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: VideoInput: Document Output: Text
Claude Opus 5 $		1M	$4.50 / $22.50 per 1M	$5.63 / $0.45 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Gemini 3.6 Flash $		1.05M	$0.90 / $4.50 per 1M	$0.60 / $0.09 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Kimi K3 $		1.05M	$2.70 / $13.50 per 1M	$0.27 / $0.27 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
GPT 5.6 Luna $		1.05M	$0.16 / $0.96 per 1M	$0.20 / $0.02 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
GPT 5.6 Terra $		1.05M	$1.60 / $9.60 per 1M	$2.00 / $0.16 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Grok 4.5 $		500K	$1.20 / $3.60 per 1M	$0.30 / $0.30 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
Claude Sonnet 5 $		1M	$1.80 / $9.00 per 1M	$2.25 / $0.18 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
Minimax M3 $		1.05M	$0.48 / $0.96 per 1M	$0.10 / $0.10 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
GLM 5.2 $		1.05M	$1.26 / $3.96 per 1M	$0.23 / $0.23 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Claude Fable 5 $		1M	$9.00 / $45.00 per 1M	$11.25 / $0.90 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
Qwen3.7 Max $		1M	$0.36 / $1.44 per 1M	$0.07 / $0.07 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
Claude Opus 4.8 Thinking $		1M	$4.50 / $22.50 per 1M	$5.63 / $0.45 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
DeepSeek v4 Flash $	—	1.05M	$0.30 / $1.20 per 1M	— / $0.006 per 1M	Input: Text Output: Text
Grok 4.3 $		1M	$0.75 / $1.50 per 1M	$0.12 / $0.12 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
Kimi K2.6 $		262K	$0.85 / $3.60 per 1M	$0.14 / $0.14 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
Claude Opus 4.7 Thinking $		1M	$4.50 / $22.50 per 1M	$5.63 / $0.45 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
Minimax M2.5 $		205K	$0.24 / $0.96 per 1M	$0.30 / $0.02 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
Kimi K2.5 $		262K	$0.54 / $2.70 per 1M	$0.09 / $0.09 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
Doubao Seed 1.6 Thinking (Build 250715) $		262K	$0.10 / $0.97 per 1M	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
Doubao Seed 1.6 Thinking (Build 250615) $		262K	$0.10 / $0.97 per 1M	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
Doubao Seed 1.6 Flash (Build 250615) $		262K	$0.02 / $0.18 per 1M	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text

Key Features of Claude Opus 4.8

Explore why Claude is the preferred choice for developers needing Opus 4.8 capabilities for complex automation and data synthesis.

Superior Claude Logic

Claude Opus 4.8 handles intricate reasoning tasks that require deep context and logical consistency across long outputs.

Real-Time Claude Streaming

Get Claude results instantly with low-latency streaming endpoints designed for interactive chat applications.

Deep Context Processing

Process massive files without loss of detail. Claude manages large token windows for comprehensive analysis.

Unified Claude Integration

Access Claude and other top models through a single OpenAI-compatible API key to simplify your workflow.

Common Questions About Claude Opus 4.8

Learn how to maximize Claude performance and integrate Opus 4.8 into your production stack using our simple documentation and examples.

What makes Claude Opus 4.8 different?

Claude Opus 4.8 focuses on deeper reasoning and longer context than its predecessors. In our testing, Claude shows fewer hallucinations in technical tasks, making it ideal for high-stakes research. The Opus 4.8 update specifically refines how the model handles nuanced human instructions without losing the thread of the conversation.

Can I stream responses from Claude?

Yes, Claude Opus 4.8 supports server-sent events. This allows Claude to provide real-time text generation, perfect for interactive Claude-based UI apps. Using the GPTProto endpoint, you can enable streaming to reduce perceived latency for your users while Claude generates long-form content like theses or technical documentation.

Is Claude 4.8 good for coding?

Absolutely. Claude specializes in Python, Javascript, and complex system architecture. Developers use Claude to refactor code because Claude understands multi-file dependencies quite well. Opus 4.8 provides a distinct advantage in debugging, as Claude can trace logic errors across hundreds of lines of code with impressive accuracy.

How do I access Claude via API?

You can access Claude Opus 4.8 via GPTProto. We provide a single, unified key for Claude and other leading models, simplifying your Claude integration process. By using an OpenAI-compatible SDK, you can point your base URL to our service and start calling the Claude Opus 4.8 model immediately with minimal configuration changes.

What is the context window for Claude?

Claude Opus 4.8 handles large inputs easily. This Claude version is ideal for analyzing long documents, entire code repositories, or 2000-word academic theses without losing track of the initial prompt. The large context window ensures that Claude remains grounded in the specific facts provided in your reference materials.

Is Claude Opus 4.8 reliable for business?

Yes. Claude is built with safety and steerability in mind. Businesses choose Claude because Claude adheres strictly to system prompts and brand voices. With the Opus 4.8 reliability benchmarks, enterprise users can trust Claude to handle customer-facing automation and sensitive data synthesis with a high degree of professional decorum.