Claude Sonnet 4.6 — Best-balance Claude model
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Claude Sonnet 4.6

The best speed-to-intelligence ratio in the Claude lineup

Sonnet 4.6 is the default Claude model: 1M-token context (beta), upgraded coding and computer-use, plus human-level performance on tasks like spreadsheet navigation.

Key features

Claude Sonnet 4.6 · AI Models

Context window 1M tokens (beta)
Max output 64K tokens
Released February 17, 2026
Pricing $3 input / $15 output per 1M tokens
Key features

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Sonnet 4.6 is the default Claude model: 1M-token context (beta), upgraded coding and computer-use, plus human-level performance on tasks like spreadsheet navigation.

Key features

  • Full upgrade across coding, computer use and agent planning.
  • Human-level performance on spreadsheet and form workflows.
  • 1M-token context window in beta, 64K max output.
  • Same pricing as Sonnet 4.5 with materially better quality.
Best for

Best for

Use Sonnet 4.6 as your default daily-driver Claude model — the sweet spot of cost, latency and intelligence for most product workloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sonnet 4.6 free on Claude.ai?

Yes — Sonnet 4.6 is the default model on Claude.ai for both Free and Pro plans.

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Sonnet 4.6 is the default Claude model: 1M-token context (beta), upgraded coding and computer-use, plus human-level performance on tasks like spreadsheet navigation.

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