Anthropic has replaced Claude Sonnet 4.6 with Sonnet 5 as its default medium-sized model for free and Pro users, emphasizing stronger agentic performance at lower cost than larger models. The update narrows the gap to Opus 4.8 while introducing introductory pricing through August 31, 2026, and expanded rate limits.
According to Anthropic, the model can formulate plans, operate tools including browsers and terminals, and function independently in ways that reportedly demanded bigger, costlier systems only months earlier.
Fable 5 represents a more cautious alternative that appeared for customers only briefly before U.S. government intervention halted distribution; Anthropic states it is pursuing renewed availability going forward.
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