Model Comparison

Claude Opus 4.6 vs o3-proWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing Claude Opus 4.6 and o3-pro across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: Claude Opus 4.6 vs o3-pro — which is better?

Claude Opus 4.6 (by Anthropic) and o3-pro (by OpenAI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

On price, Claude Opus 4.6 is roughly 3.5x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Claude Opus 4.6 also accepts a larger context window (1,000,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose Claude Opus 4.6 if…

  • cost matters — it's about 3.5x cheaper per token
  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,000,000 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Feb 2026

Choose o3-pro if…

  • you want predictable pricing at $20.00/M input and $80.00/M output
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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

Claude Opus 4.6 and o3-prodon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Claude Opus 4.6 costs less

For input processing, Claude Opus 4.6 ($5.00/1M tokens) is 4.0x cheaper than o3-pro ($20.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, Claude Opus 4.6 ($25.00/1M tokens) is 3.2x cheaper than o3-pro ($80.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, o3-pro is more expensive than Claude Opus 4.6.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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Anthropic
Claude Opus 4.6
Input tokens$5.00
Output tokens$25.00
Best providerAnthropic
OpenAI
o3-pro
Input tokens$20.00
Output tokens$80.00
Best providerOpenAI
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Claude Opus 4.6 accepts 1,000,000 input tokens compared to o3-pro's 200,000 tokens. Claude Opus 4.6 can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while o3-pro is limited to 100,000 tokens.

Anthropic
Claude Opus 4.6
Input1,000,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
OpenAI
o3-pro
Input200,000 tokens
Output100,000 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both Claude Opus 4.6 and o3-pro support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

Claude Opus 4.6

Text
Images
Audio
Video

o3-pro

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.

Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.

Claude Opus 4.6

Proprietary

Closed source

o3-pro

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Claude Opus 4.6 was released on 2026-02-05, while o3-pro was released on 2025-06-10.

Claude Opus 4.6 is 8 months newer than o3-pro.

Claude Opus 4.6

Feb 5, 2026

4 months ago

8mo newer
o3-pro

Jun 10, 2025

1.0 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

o3-pro has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2024-05-31, while Claude Opus 4.6's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm o3-pro's training data extends to 2024-05-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without Claude Opus 4.6's cutoff date.

Claude Opus 4.6

—

o3-pro

May 2024

Provider Availability

Claude Opus 4.6 is available from Anthropic. o3-pro is available from OpenAI.

Claude Opus 4.6

anthropic logo
Anthropic
Input Price:Input: $5.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $25.00/1M

o3-pro

openai logo
OpenAI
Input Price:Input: $20.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $80.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Anthropic
Larger context window (1,000,000 tokens)
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
OpenAI

No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Anthropic
Claude Opus 4.6
OpenAI
o3-pro

FAQ

Common questions about Claude Opus 4.6 vs o3-pro.

Which is better, Claude Opus 4.6 or o3-pro?

Claude Opus 4.6 (Anthropic) and o3-pro (OpenAI) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does Claude Opus 4.6 compare to o3-pro in benchmarks?

Claude Opus 4.6 scores Vending-Bench 2: 100.0%, AIME 2025: 99.8%, Tau2 Telecom: 99.3%, Graphwalks parents >128k: 95.4%, Tau2 Retail: 91.9%.

Is Claude Opus 4.6 cheaper than o3-pro?

Claude Opus 4.6 is 4.0x cheaper for input tokens. Claude Opus 4.6 costs $5.00/M input and $25.00/M output via anthropic. o3-pro costs $20.00/M input and $80.00/M output via openai.

What are the context window sizes for Claude Opus 4.6 and o3-pro?

Claude Opus 4.6 supports 1.0M tokens and o3-pro supports 200K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Claude Opus 4.6 and o3-pro?

Key differences include context window (1.0M vs 200K), input pricing ($5.00 vs $20.00/M). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Claude Opus 4.6 and o3-pro?

Claude Opus 4.6 is developed by Anthropic and o3-pro is developed by OpenAI.

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