Hey everyone! I'm trying to understand the usage limits for Claude 4.0, specifically for Opus and Sonnet. From what I've gathered, it seems like Sonnet 4.0 will have limits similar to Sonnet 3.7, which is about 45 messages every 5 hours, while Opus may be much lower at around 9 messages. I've looked through the website but haven't found any specifics. Does this seem accurate to you? I'm concerned that Opus's limits could be really restrictive.
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I think you’re onto something! They've mentioned that Sonnet 3.7 and 4.0 have the same API cost, so it's likely that they will stick with similar limits. If Opus is indeed 5 times the cost, then that makes sense too! It seems like around 45 messages every 5 hours for Sonnet and about 9 for Opus based on their help center info.
I'm also facing similar issues. I did two prompts and hit the limit with Opus while working on a moderate project. It just feels absurd, like they want us to jump to the max plan, which is really disappointing.
I can only get 3 messages in before I hit the wall with Opus. I'm working on a large code base, and it’s just not cutting it for me. It seems like it's not practical at all with these limits. Plus, when I switched back to Sonnet, I found out my message count was capped across all models at just 3 total! That's frustrating.
I noticed that with Opus, it's hit or miss. Some prompts yield better results, but the limits really hold it back. I think if you’re on the $20 plan, you might run into this issue disappointingly often.
Yeah, I checked and it looks like Sonnet 3.7 and 4.0 share the same API pricing. Your estimate sounds spot on!