Sonnet 5 Keeps Price Tag but Actually Costs More
Bitches172882 · reddit · 2026-07-17
Some users have pointed out that while Sonnet 5's nominal pricing appears unchanged, actual bills could surge by 20%40%. This is due to a new tokenizer: the same English, Spanish, or code inputs will generate more tokens compared to Sonnet 4.6.
The post also notes that the current $2/$10 introductory pricing will last until August 31. When standard pricing resumes on September 1, migration bills might look "off" unless token consumption is recalculated. The author advises tracking the true effective cost per request rather than just staring at the sticker price.
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