Claude Fable 5.1 is the newer model, released after Optimus Alpha.
| Spec | Claude Fable 5.1 | Optimus Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $10/M tokens | — |
| Output price | $50/M tokens | — |
| Context window | 1.0M tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | Closed | — |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | — |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Apr 2025 |
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Claude Fable 5.1 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, major provider backing.
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Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 9 Sep 2026.