@FinanceYF5: Fable 5 is indeed powerful, but the cost is clear—the official price is twice that of Opus. Currently it's free because it's bundled in the Claude subscription, free until July 7, after which it will be billed separately via usage credits. Someone made a 3-minute video explaining how to switch without losing out.…
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Discusses Fable 5's pricing at twice Opus, currently free via Claude subscription until July 7, after which pay-per-usage, with switching advice.
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Fable 5 is indeed powerful, but the cost is clear—its official price is double that of Opus.
Right now, it’s free to use only because it’s bundled into the Claude subscription credits, with free access until July 7. After that, it will be billed separately via usage credits.
Someone made a 3-minute video explaining how to switch without losing out when that time comes. Are you planning to stick with Fable, or switch back to Opus? https://t.co/0D5uNUL76F
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