Claude Opus 5 API pricing: $0.26 input and $1.56 output
WorldGate's current fixed rate is $0.26 per million input tokens and $1.56 per million output tokens. Cached-token pricing and every other listed rate remain visible on the public pricing page.
CHEAP CLAUDE OPUS 5 API
Claude Opus 5 API at $0.26 input and $1.56 output.
WorldGate currently lists Claude Opus 5 at $0.26 per million input tokens and $1.56 per million output tokens. Usage is prepaid and metered per request, with no standard monthly subscription.
Create an accountWorldGate input$0.26per 1M tokens
WorldGate output$1.56per 1M tokens
Displayed reference$0.26 / $1.56input / output
Launch savings0% / 0% lowerinput / output vs. reference
Claude Opus 5 API access through familiar endpoints
Select the model identifier claude-opus-5 through WorldGate's OpenAI-compatible chat completions endpoint or Anthropic-compatible Messages endpoint. Streaming and tool-capable requests are supported, so developers can test coding agents, research workflows, and complex automation without maintaining a separate client.
Claude Code Opus 5 API setup
Claude Code can connect using the WorldGate base URL and a WorldGate API key. WorldGate is an independent API gateway, not a Claude Pro or Max subscription, and usage is charged from prepaid balance at the published token rates.
Measure the cost of your real workload
A cheap headline rate matters only when the model, token counts, retries, latency, and tool behavior meet your requirements. Start with a small balance, run representative tasks, and review input, output, cached, and total tokens in the usage ledger before moving production traffic.
CLAUDE OPUS 5 QUICK START
Call Opus 5 with one model identifier.
Keep your WorldGate key server-side, start with a small prepaid balance, and verify usage after each test.
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.WORLDGATE_API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://worldgateapi.com/v1",
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "claude-opus-5",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Review this architecture." }],
});COMMON QUESTIONS
What developers ask
How much is Claude Opus 5 on WorldGate?
$0.26 per one million input tokens and $1.56 per one million output tokens at the current fixed rate. Prices can change, so verify the live pricing page before purchasing credit.
Are cheap Opus 5 and cheap Claude Opus 5 different?
No. Both phrases refer to the same Claude Opus 5 API access. WorldGate keeps them on one canonical page so pricing and setup information stay consistent.
Can I use cheap Claude Opus 5 with Claude Code?
Yes. Configure ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL with WorldGate, set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to your WorldGate key, and select claude-opus-5.
Is this a Claude subscription?
No. WorldGate provides prepaid API access billed by token. It does not sell or resell Claude Pro or Claude Max consumer subscriptions.
Is WorldGate affiliated with Anthropic?
No. WorldGate is an independent API gateway and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.
Lower model cost. Clearer usage.