Claude 2.1 vs Claude Sonnet 3.5 v2
Both have similar output pricing, while Claude Sonnet 3.5 v2 offers a larger context window. Choose Claude 2.1 or Claude Sonnet 3.5 v2 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Claude 2.1 | Claude Sonnet 3.5 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | Anthropic |
| Input / 1M tokens | — | $3.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | — | $15.00 |
| Context window | — | 200K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Nov 2023 | Oct 2024 |
FAQ
Is Claude 2.1 or Claude Sonnet 3.5 v2 cheaper?
Claude 2.1 and Claude Sonnet 3.5 v2 have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Claude 2.1 or Claude Sonnet 3.5 v2?
Claude Sonnet 3.5 v2 has the larger context window (200K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.