# Anthropic shifts Claude Fable 5 model from free tier to credits-only pricing

> Source: <https://www.getreadyforagents.com/news/claude-fable-5-paid-credits-model/>
> Published: 2026-08-06 20:05:55+00:00

# Anthropic shifts Claude Fable 5 model from free tier to credits-only pricing

According to Twitter discussion, Anthropic changed Claude Fable 5 from free-access tier to paid credits-only model, removing previously complimentary access used by developers for agent experimentation. The monetization change affects developer workflows relying on the accessible model tier.

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[Twitter thread](https://twitter.com/JJordan/status/2085411090846957605)

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