Claude Opus 5.5 vs Claude Opus 5

The rare upgrade with nothing to weigh: Opus 5.5 is newer than Opus 5 and twenty percent cheaper on both input and output, at the same million-token window.

What the numbers say

• Claude Opus 5.5 is about 1.3x cheaper on output tokens (240 vs 300 credits per 1M).
• Both take the same 1M-token context window.
• Claude Opus 5.5 is the newer release (September 2026 vs July 2026).

Derived from the live registry Zeplik routes and bills against. Credits: 1 credit = $0.10, computed from the raw provider rate with a 1.20x margin.

Side by side

Try both on Zeplik

The honest answer to most model debates is to run your own prompt on both. Zeplik puts Claude Opus 5.5 and Claude Opus 5 in the same chat, so you can switch mid-conversation and compare answers on the work you actually do.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Claude Opus 5.5 and Claude Opus 5?

Claude Opus 5.5 is about 1.3x cheaper on output tokens (240 vs 300 credits per 1M). Both take the same 1M-token context window. Claude Opus 5.5 is the newer release (September 2026 vs July 2026).

Is Claude Opus 5.5 or Claude Opus 5 cheaper?

Claude Opus 5.5 is cheaper: 240 credits per million output tokens against 300. 1 credit = $0.10, computed from the raw provider rate with a 1.20x margin.

Which has the larger context window, Claude Opus 5.5 or Claude Opus 5?

Neither: both take 1M tokens.

Can I use both Claude Opus 5.5 and Claude Opus 5 on Zeplik?

Yes. Zeplik is a multi-model chat, so both sit behind one account and you can switch between them mid-conversation to compare answers on your own prompt.

Do Claude Opus 5.5 and Claude Opus 5 need a paid plan?

Both need a paid plan (Plus or above). Usage is then billed in credits from your monthly allowance.

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