Claude 4.5 Sonnet
Claude 4.5 Sonnet is Anthropic's flagship model, renowned for nuanced understanding, exceptional writing quality, and thoughtful responses.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic |
| Cost | 30 credits |
| Modality | Text |
| Vision | ✅ Yes (single image) |
| Prompt Required | Yes |
What It's Best For
- Long-form writing — Articles, essays, scripts, and documentation
- Nuanced analysis — Understanding context and subtlety
- Creative content — Stories, marketing copy, and brand voice
- Detailed explanations — Educational content and tutorials
- Thoughtful responses — Balanced, well-reasoned outputs
Inputs
Prompt (Required)
The main text input describing what you want the model to do.
Connection Color: 🟡 Yellow
Image (Optional)
Send a single image for analysis.
Connection Color: 🟢 Green (from image nodes)
Configuration
System Prompt
Type: Textarea
Default: Empty
Set the assistant's behavior, expertise, and communication style.
Example:
You are a senior content strategist for a luxury brand.
Write with sophistication and attention to detail.
Maintain a warm but professional tone.
Max Tokens
Type: Slider
Range: 1,024 - 64,000
Default: 8,192
Maximum number of output tokens. Claude supports very long outputs, making it ideal for comprehensive content.
Max Image Resolution
Type: Slider
Range: 0.001 - 2 MP
Default: 0.5 MP
Maximum image resolution in megapixels. Lower values save processing time and cost.
Recommendations:
- 0.5 MP: Good for most analysis tasks
- 1 MP: Detailed image examination
- 2 MP: Maximum detail for complex images
Output
Type: Text
Connection Color: 🟡 Yellow
Use Cases
Long-Form Article
Write a comprehensive 2000-word article about sustainable fashion trends
in 2025. Include an introduction, three main sections with subheadings,
and a conclusion with actionable takeaways.
Brand Voice Development
Based on these brand guidelines, write 5 different social media posts
for our new product launch. Each should have a different angle but
maintain consistent brand voice.
Image Analysis for Content
Connect an image node:
Analyze this product photo and write compelling e-commerce copy
that highlights the key features visible in the image.
Educational Content
Explain quantum computing to a business audience.
Use analogies, avoid jargon, and include practical applications
they might encounter in the next 5 years.
Tips for Best Results
- Invest in system prompts — Claude responds exceptionally well to detailed personas
- Request structure — Ask for headings, sections, and formatting
- Provide context — Background information improves output quality
- Iterate on tone — Claude excels at matching specific voices
- Use for final drafts — Worth the premium for polished content
When to Use Claude vs. Others
| Scenario | Best Choice |
|---|---|
| Quick draft | Llama 3 8B |
| Technical analysis | GPT-5 |
| Video understanding | Gemini 2.5 Flash |
| Polished long-form content | Claude 4.5 Sonnet |
| Budget-conscious | DeepSeek V3.1 |
Pricing Considerations
At 30 credits, Claude 4.5 Sonnet is the premium text model. Use it when:
- Quality matters more than cost
- You need long, coherent content
- Brand voice consistency is critical
- The content will be published externally
For drafts and iterations, consider starting with a cheaper model and using Claude for final polish.
Related Models
- GPT-5 — Better for complex reasoning tasks
- Gemini 2.5 Flash — Faster, with video support
- DeepSeek V3.1 — Budget-friendly alternative