Claude Haiku 4.5 API at $0.30 / $1.50 per 1M tokens
Fast, low-cost Claude for classification, extraction, routing and high-volume chat. On Qora API you call claude-haiku-4-5-20251001 through one OpenAI-compatible endpoint at least 70% below Anthropic's official price.
Claude Haiku 4.5 pricing vs official
| Provider | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic official | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Qora API (default group) | $0.30 | $1.50 |
| Qora API (Stable Claude group (0.6x)) | $0.60 | $3.00 |
Official prices from Anthropic; Qora prices from qoraapi.com/pricing, both checked November 2, 2026.
What it costs in practice
A workload of 10M input tokens and 2M output tokens costs $20.00 at Anthropic's official price and $6.00 on Qora API, a saving of $14.00.
Quick start
Python (OpenAI SDK)
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://qoraapi.com/v1", api_key="YOUR_QORA_KEY")
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
model="claude-haiku-4-5-20251001",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(resp.choices[0].message.content)
cURL
curl https://qoraapi.com/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_QORA_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model": "claude-haiku-4-5-20251001", "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]}'Claude Code
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://qoraapi.com
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=YOUR_QORA_KEY
export ANTHROPIC_MODEL=claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
claudeFull walkthrough: Claude Code with a cheaper API.
The same key works in Cursor, Cline, Continue, SillyTavern and any tool that accepts a custom OpenAI base URL. See the docs or this setup guide.
FAQ
How much does the Claude Haiku 4.5 API cost on Qora API?
$0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens in the default group, at least 70% below Anthropic's official $1.00 / $5.00. Prices checked November 2, 2026; the live price is always on qoraapi.com/pricing.
What is the model ID for Claude Haiku 4.5?
Use "claude-haiku-4-5-20251001" as the model name with the OpenAI-compatible base URL https://qoraapi.com/v1.
Does it work with Claude Code?
Yes. Set ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL to https://qoraapi.com and use your Qora API key as ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN.
Do I need a subscription?
No. Qora API is pay as you go in USD. You top up a balance and pay per token used.
Is there a free trial?
New users can get $5 of trial credit by messaging @QoraAPI on X or emailing support@qoraapi.com.