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Claude Sonnet 5 permanent pricing
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Anthropic has made Claude Sonnet 5's introductory pricing permanent, locking in the discounted rate beyond the initial promotional period. This pricing decision affects the cost structure for users of the company's mid-tier Claude model.
- Claude Sonnet 5 introductory pricing extended indefinitely, not reverting to standard rates
- Announcement made August 10, 2026
- Pricing change applies to mid-tier Claude model tier
- Permanent pricing likely aims to maintain competitive positioning against GPT alternatives