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title: "gpt-5.6-luna Cost Calculator - Github Copilot"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gpt-5.6-luna from Github Copilot. Input costs $0.20 and output $1.20 per 1M tokens."
url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot/model/gpt-5.6-luna"
markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot/model/gpt-5.6-luna.md"
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# gpt-5.6-luna Cost Calculator - Github Copilot

> Calculate the cost of using gpt-5.6-luna from Github Copilot. Input costs $0.20 and output $1.20 per 1M tokens.

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## About gpt-5.6-luna

gpt-5.6-luna is a responses model from Github Copilot, one of 12 responses models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 8 out of 160 responses models by cost and cheaper than 93% of models in this category. gpt-5.6-luna supports vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. It accepts up to 200K input tokens.

## Pricing

Published Github Copilot pricing for gpt-5.6-luna.

- **$0.20 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$1.20 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Responses Mode.**
- **200,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gpt-5.6-luna supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Parallel Function Calling, Response Schema.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5.6-luna ranks 8 out of 160 responses models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $2.00 for responses models, and is cheaper than 93% of models in this category.

gpt-5.6-luna is one of 12 Github Copilot responses models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-5.6-luna |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.1-codex-mini | Azure | $0.25 | $2.00 | +25% |
| gpt-5.1-codex-mini-2025-11-13 | Azure | $0.25 | $2.00 | +25% |
| gpt-5.1-codex-mini | OpenAI | $0.25 | $2.00 | +25% |
| openai.gpt-5.6-luna | Bedrock Mantle | $0.22 | $1.32 | +10% |
| nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b | Perplexity | $0.25 | $2.50 | +25% |

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- [gpt-6-luna ($0.10/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot/model/gpt-6-luna.md)
- [gpt-5.4-mini ($0.75/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot/model/gpt-5.4-mini.md)

## Related Resources

- [All Github Copilot pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-5.6-luna cheaper than gpt-5.1-codex-mini?

Yes. gpt-5.6-luna costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5.1-codex-mini's $0.25 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are responses models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does gpt-5.6-luna pricing compare to the average responses model?

gpt-5.6-luna input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 90% below the median of $2.00 for responses models. It ranks 8 out of 160 responses models by input cost, making it cheaper than 93% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $11.00.

### What makes gpt-5.6-luna different from other Github Copilot models?

Among Github Copilot's 12 responses models, gpt-5.6-luna ranks 2 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-5.6-luna?

The most comparable responses models to gpt-5.6-luna are: gpt-5.1-codex-mini from Azure ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-codex-mini-2025-11-13 from Azure ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-codex-mini from OpenAI ($0.25/1M input tokens); openai.gpt-5.6-luna from Bedrock Mantle ($0.22/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I calculate gpt-5.6-luna costs?

gpt-5.6-luna is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.20 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.20.

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