Anthropic
Basic
Claude Sonnet 4
claude-sonnet-4
Generalist Claude Sonnet — great quality/cost balance for code and conversation.
Technical Specifications
| API Identifier | claude-sonnet-4 |
|---|---|
| Plans | Basic |
| Maximum Context | 200 000 tokens |
| Vision (images) | ✓ Yes |
| Native Web Access | No |
| Image Generation | No |
| Input Cost | $2.50 / M tokens |
| Output Cost | $12.50 / M tokens |
Overview
Claude Sonnet 4 is an Anthropic generalist model offering an excellent balance between quality and cost. With 200,000 tokens of context and built-in vision, it performs well on both code and natural conversation. Mingo selects it on the Basic plan as a reliable alternative to newer Sonnet versions, for users seeking great value for money.
Strengths
Quality/cost balanceBuilt-in visionCodeNatural conversation
Ideal Use Cases
Everyday development
Code generation and review for medium-sized projects.
Conversational assistant
Natural, nuanced conversations on the Basic plan.
Simple image analysis
Describing and interpreting images shared in conversation.
Professional writing
Emails, reports and documents with a polished tone.
Pricing
Input Tokens
$2.50
per million tokens
Output Tokens
$12.50
per million tokens
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claude Sonnet 4 different from Claude Sonnet 4.5?
Yes, Claude Sonnet 4 is a generation earlier than Sonnet 4.5. It remains an excellent balanced choice for the Basic plan on Mingo.
Is Claude Sonnet 4 used for code on Mingo?
Yes, Mingo selects Claude Sonnet 4 for some code tasks on the Basic plan, alongside other specialized models.
Does Claude Sonnet 4 support images?
Yes, Claude Sonnet 4 integrates vision and can analyze images sent through the Mammouth API.
Use Claude Sonnet 4 with Mingo
Mingo automatically routes your code and conversation tasks to Claude Sonnet 4 on the Basic plan.
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