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Best Anthropic Models for SQL & Data Analysis

Match · Updated July 2026

The best Anthropic model for SQL and data analysis is Claude Fable 5, with a 76.5 Coding Index and structured-output support for valid, parseable queries. Claude Opus 4.8 (74.3) and Claude Opus 4.7 (73.6) round out the top three.

76.5Coding
59.9Intelligence
$10.00Input /M
1MContext

The best AI models for writing SQL, analyzing data and powering analytics workflows — ranked by the Artificial Analysis Coding Index among models with structured-output support, so query generation comes back as valid, parseable SQL and JSON.

  1. 1anthropic logo
    claude-fable-5
    ReasoningToolsJSON+159.9 intel · $10.00/M · 1M ctx
    76.5
    Coding
  2. 2anthropic logo
    claude-opus-4.8
    ReasoningToolsJSON+155.7 intel · $5.00/M · 1M ctx
    74.3
    Coding
  3. 3anthropic logo
    claude-opus-4.7
    ReasoningToolsJSON+153.5 intel · $5.00/M · 1M ctx
    73.6
    Coding
  4. 4anthropic logo
    claude-sonnet-5
    ReasoningToolsJSON+153.4 intel · $2.00/M · 1M ctx
    71.5
    Coding

Frequently asked

Which Anthropic model writes the best SQL?

The best Anthropic model for SQL and data analysis is Claude Fable 5, with a 76.5 Coding Index and structured-output support for valid, parseable queries. Claude Opus 4.8 (74.3) and Claude Opus 4.7 (73.6) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to Claude Fable 5?

Claude Opus 4.8 (74.3) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by Claude Opus 4.7 (73.6). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many Anthropic models are there?

modelgrep tracks 15 Anthropic models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Claude Fable 5. 4 of them qualify for this ranking.

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