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Claude Haiku 4.5: Fast, Efficient Near-Frontier Intelligence

Released on October 15, 2025 as part of the Claude Haiku lineup, Claude Haiku 4.5 sits alongside Claude Opus 4.1 and is positioned as the most efficient model in the family, delivering near-frontier intelligence at significantly lower cost and latency.

Optimized for coding-related tasks and interactive use cases, it offers reliable responses that support fast-paced development and real-time interactions. These strengths make it ideal for rapid coding assistance, conversational tools, and workflows that benefit from high intelligence paired with exceptional efficiency.

Claude Haiku 4.5: Key Specs

Below are Claude Haiku 4.5's main specs and how they translate into real-world behavior.

  • Context Window - 200,000 tokens: This wide context capacity allows Claude Haiku 4.5 to follow long conversations or review sizable documents while keeping earlier information coherent and accessible.
  • Maximum Output Length - 64,000 tokens: The model can generate long, detailed responses, making it useful for in-depth explanations, structured reports, and multi-section content created in one continuous output.
  • Speed and Efficiency - Delivers notably quick and smooth performance: Claude Haiku 4.5 responds at a fast, natural pace that keeps interactions fluid, offering an efficient experience suitable for both conversational and workflow-driven tasks.
  • Cost Efficiency - Positioned in an affordable usage tier: This makes Claude Haiku 4.5 a practical option for frequent or high-volume tasks, offering dependable performance without driving up ongoing costs.
  • Reasoning and Accuracy - Higher reasoning capability: The model handles complex instructions, analytical tasks, and multi-step logic with solid clarity, offering stronger depth than entry-level options.
  • Multimodal Capabilities - Supports image, PDF, and text input, outputs text: It can interpret visual documents, scanned pages, and written content together, producing clear, unified text responses from mixed media.

Compare Claude Haiku 4.5, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and Claude Opus 4.1

A brief overview of how each model differs in power, speed, and use cases.

FeatureClaude Haiku 4.5Claude Sonnet 4.5Claude Opus 4.1
Knowledge Cutoff
Jul 2025
Jul 2025
Mar 2025
Context Window (Tokens)
200,000
1,000,000
200,000
Max Output Tokens
64,000
64,000
32,000
Input Modalities
Image, PDF, Text
Text, Code, Image
Text, Code, Image
Output Modalities
Text
Text
Text
Latency (OpenRouter Data)
1.57s
1.54s
1.78s
Speed
Fastest in the Claude Family
Fast (about2× faster than Sonnet 4)
Slower than lighter models
Input / Output Cost per 1M Tokens
$1 / $5
$3 / $15
$15 / $75
Reasoning Performance
Very High
Highest
Highest
Coding Performance
(on SWE-bench Verified)
73.30%
77.20%
74.50%
Best For
coding-related tasks and interactive use cases
real-world agents, coding workflows and memory management
tasks involving research, data analysis, and tool-assisted reasoning

Source:  Anthropic Claude Haiku 4.5 Documentation

Best Cases to Use Claude Haiku 4.5

Claude Haiku 4.5 is best for steady, high-level reasoning for work that requires depth and endurance.

  • For students and learners: Use Claude Haiku 4.5 to clarify coding concepts, explore examples, and get quick explanations that make technical topics easier to understand.
  • For developers: Generate code, debug issues, and iterate rapidly with a model designed for speed, accuracy, and highly responsive coding support.
  • For businesses and teams: Produce clear summaries, refine technical content, and streamline everyday workflows that benefit from fast, reliable assistance.
  • For product teams and app builders: Power interactive features or real-time tools that require quick responses and consistent interpretation of user input.
  • For operations and support workflows: Provide fast troubleshooting guidance, handle technical questions, and improve resolution times for coding-related support tasks.
  • For content and marketing helpers: Turn technical ideas into clear messaging, refine drafts quickly, and keep interactive content flowing smoothly.

How to Access Claude Haiku 4.5

Accessing Claude Haiku 4.5 is easy, whether you're a developer or a non-technical user.

1. Anthropic API

Claude Haiku 4.5 can be accessed via the Anthropic API. You'll need an API key and active billing, which makes this option ideal for developers who want lightweight, efficient AI integrated into apps or workflows.

2. EssayDone AI Chat

For quick use without any setup, Claude Haiku 4.5 is available in EssayDone AI Chat.

It delivers the same model capabilities through a clean, intuitive interface suited for writing, studying, and everyday productivity tasks.

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about Claude Haiku 4.5.

Is Claude Haiku 4.5 a reasoning model?

Yes. Claude Haiku 4.5 provides higher reasoning capability, offering strong analytical performance suitable for technical and interactive tasks. Its reasoning rating places it above earlier Haiku versions in overall inference quality.

How much does Claude Haiku 4.5 cost?

Claude Haiku 4.5 costs $1 per 1M input tokens and $5 per 1M output tokens. It is priced as a mid-range model, offering improved performance at a reasonable cost.

What tasks is Claude Haiku 4.5 optimized for?

Claude Haiku 4.5 is optimized for coding-related tasks and interactive use cases. It handles rapid iteration, code suggestions, and conversational workflows effectively. It is ideal for users who need fast, capable responses during technical or dynamic interactions.

How well does Claude Haiku 4.5 process multimodal inputs?

Claude Haiku 4.5 accepts image, PDF, and text inputs and produces text outputs. Its multimodal capability enables it to analyze documents and visuals reliably, though its strongest performance remains in text and code understanding.

How does Claude Haiku 4.5 compare to Claude 3.5 Haiku ,Claude 3 Haiku?

Claude Haiku 4.5 offers significantly improved reasoning, broader multimodal support, and faster performance than both Claude 3.5 Haiku and Claude 3 Haiku. Claude 3.5 Haiku provides solid mid-tier capability, while Claude 3 Haiku serves as the more lightweight and budget-friendly option.

What's the benefit of using Claude Haiku 4.5 in EssayDone AI Chat?

Using Claude Haiku 4.5 in EssayDone AI Chat means you don't need an API key, don't face daily message limits, and aren't restricted by region. You can access ChatGPT and many other AI models on one platform with a single payment, all at a more affordable price.