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title: "gpt-5.6-luna - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "gpt-5.6-luna from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# gpt-5.6-luna - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-5.6-luna from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-5.6-luna

gpt-5.6-luna is a chat model from OpenAI, one of 94 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 704 out of 2920 chat models by cost and cheaper than 70% of models in this category. gpt-5.6-luna supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,050K-token context window is in the top 2% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenAI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,050,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.20 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$1.20 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gpt-5.6-luna supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input.

## gpt-5.6-luna Pricing Overview

At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5.6-luna ranks 704 out of 2920 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 70% of models in this category.

gpt-5.6-luna is one of 94 OpenAI chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,050K-token context window places it in the top 2% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-5.6-luna with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.4-nano | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 |
| gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 |
| gpt-5.6-luna | Azure | $0.20 | $1.20 |
| gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 |
| gemini-3.1-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 |

- [Compare gpt-5.4-nano](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.6-luna](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-luna.md)
- [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview.md)
- [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-flash-lite.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-5.6-luna costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-5.6-luna.md)
- [Check OpenAI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openai.md)
- [All OpenAI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-5.6-luna cheaper than gpt-5.4-nano?

No. gpt-5.6-luna costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.4-nano costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.4-nano 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-5.6-luna may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

gpt-5.6-luna input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 64% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 704 out of 2920 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 70% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

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

Among OpenAI's 94 chat models, gpt-5.6-luna ranks 12 by input cost.

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

The most comparable chat models to gpt-5.6-luna are: gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-luna from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M 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 large is gpt-5.6-luna's context window?

gpt-5.6-luna supports up to 1,050,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 2% of chat models by context window size (rank 40 of 2890). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I check if OpenAI is down?

You can monitor OpenAI service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenAI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### 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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