Claude Opus 5.5 vs Claude Fable 5.2
A plain comparison: what they do, what they cost and which to pick for your task.
In short
Opus 5.5 is half the price of Fable 5.2 and handles most hard tasks. Use Fable 5.2 only for the hardest code and long projects.
Claude Opus 5.5 is cheaper: an answer costs 2 times less than with Claude Fable 5.2.
Side by side
| Claude Opus 5.5 | Claude Fable 5.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Anthropic, USA | Anthropic, USA |
| Type | flagship | the strongest |
| Good for | Claude’s flagship for hard writing, code and analysis. Half the price of Fable and handles most difficult tasks. | The strongest Claude. For the hardest work: big code, deep analysis, long projects. |
| Official, $ per 1M | $4 / $20 | $8 / $40 |
| Freepay rate | ×2 / ×10 | ×4 / ×20 |
| Maker’s subscription | Claude Pro costs about $20 a month. | Claude Pro costs about $20 a month. |
Prices: your text / answer. The “Freepay rate” shows how many balance tokens a model spends per token of its own; Claude Sonnet 5.5 is ×1.
Which to pick for the task
| Task | Better |
|---|---|
| Most hard tasks | Claude Opus 5.5 |
| The hardest code | Claude Fable 5.2 |
| Price | Claude Opus 5.5 |
The best way to choose is to ask both models the same question. On Freepay you do it in one chat, switching the model in the input field.
About Claude Opus 5.5
Claude’s flagship for hard writing, code and analysis. Half the price of Fable and handles most difficult tasks. Claude is made by Anthropic, a US company. People pick it for natural writing, strong code and the way it handles long documents. More about Claude Opus 5.5.
About Claude Fable 5.2
The strongest Claude. For the hardest work: big code, deep analysis, long projects. More about Claude Fable 5.2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Claude Opus 5.5 or Claude Fable 5.2?
Opus 5.5 is half the price of Fable 5.2 and handles most hard tasks. Use Fable 5.2 only for the hardest code and long projects.
Which is cheaper, Claude Opus 5.5 or Claude Fable 5.2?
Claude Opus 5.5 is cheaper: an answer costs 2 times less than with Claude Fable 5.2. Official prices per 1M tokens: Claude Opus 5.5 $4 / $20, Claude Fable 5.2 $8 / $40. On Freepay both are 10x cheaper.
Can I use Claude Opus 5.5 and Claude Fable 5.2 in one place?
Yes. On Freepay both models are in one chat, you switch them in the input field, and the balance is shared.
Do I need two subscriptions for Claude Opus 5.5 and Claude Fable 5.2?
No. On claude.ai you need an account and a phone number, the free plan has tight message limits, and Claude Pro is a monthly subscription. On Freepay one key covers both, with no subscription.