AnalysisAI ModelsJuly 11, 2026

Sonnet 5 costs more than Fable 5 in coding test

A user tested Sonnet 5 and Fable 5 on adding a RAG debugger to a 400K-line codebase and building a browser-based game, finding Sonnet 5 more expensive despite expectations of lower pricing. The post contrasts Sonnet 5's actual cost with its promised savings.

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