Claude 3.5 Sonnet vs Claude 3.7 Sonnet
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | Claude 3.7 Sonnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | Anthropic |
| Context Window | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| Release Date | 2024-06-20 | 2025-02-24 |
| Input Price | $3.00/ 1M tokens | $3.00/ 1M tokens |
| Output Price | $15.00/ 1M tokens | $15.00/ 1M tokens |
| Best for | coding · writing · chatbot · analysis | chatbot · coding · complex reasoning · agentic workflows |
Capabilities
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | Claude 3.7 Sonnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reasoning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Long Context | ✓ | ✓ |
Ranking Comparison
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | Claude 3.7 Sonnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78.4 | 44.8 |
| Benchmark | 80 | 0 |
| Capability | 85.7 | 85.7 |
| Price Efficiency | 100 | 100 |
| Context | 100 | 100 |
Overall = Benchmark 50% + Capability 20% + Price Efficiency 20% + Context 10%.
Benchmark Comparison
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | Claude 3.7 Sonnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Coding | — | — |
| Reasoning | — | — |
| Math | — | — |
| Vision | — | — |
Price History
Claude 3.5 Sonnet
| Date | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | $3.00 | $15.00 |
/ 1M tokens
Claude 3.7 Sonnet
| Date | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | $3.00 | $15.00 |
/ 1M tokens
Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Anthropic's flagship model known for strong coding and nuanced writing.
Claude 3.7 Sonnet
Anthropic's hybrid reasoning model, combining instant responses with extended thinking.
Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Data Reliability
Benchmark · VerifiedOfficial · Verified
Data confidence: 90%
Claude 3.7 Sonnet
Data Reliability
Benchmark · ExperimentalOfficial · Verified
Data confidence: 95%
Why compare these models?
These models are compared because:
- • Same capability category
- • Comparable pricing
Choose Claude 3.5 Sonnet if:
- • Higher overall score
Choose Claude 3.7 Sonnet if:
- • General purpose workloads
Frequently Asked Questions
Which model is better: Claude 3.5 Sonnet or Claude 3.7 Sonnet?
Based on overall scores, Claude 3.5 Sonnet ranks higher (78.4 vs 44.8). See the comparison table for a full breakdown.
Which model is cheaper: Claude 3.5 Sonnet or Claude 3.7 Sonnet?
Claude 3.5 Sonnet is cheaper: $3 vs $3 per 1M input tokens.
What are the capability differences between Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Claude 3.7 Sonnet?
Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Claude 3.7 Sonnet support the same set of capabilities.