tokevenGPT · Mid-tier · 1,000K context window
GPT 5.6 Terra pricing for categorization
$0.004250 per call at 800 input / 150 output tokens.
Per call
$0.004250
10K calls/mo
$42.5
Cache savings
90% off input
Batch savings
50% off all
Calculate your GPT 5.6 Terra costs
Adjust token counts, volume, and discount toggles to model your categorization spend. Pricing updated weekly.
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Quick start
Call GPT 5.6 Terra with the OpenAI Python SDK:
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI()
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-5.6-terra",
max_tokens=150,
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.004250 per call at standard rates
# Input: $2.50/MTok
# Output: $15.00/MTokHow GPT 5.6 Terra compares on cost
Per-call cost for all models scoring 50+ on categorization benchmarks. Hover for details.
Cheapest viable option: Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite at $0.000425/call (90% less, 85/100 quality).
Complete GPT 5.6 Terra pricing breakdown
Standard token rates
| Direction | $/MTok | Tokens per call |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $2.50 | 800 |
| Output | $15.00 | 150 |
Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens
Caching drops input cost from $2.50 to $0.25/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.001800 per call.
Batch API: 50% off all tokens
Submit requests asynchronously and receive 50% off all token costs. This works best for offline pipelines where latency requirements are flexible.
Monthly cost projections
| Monthly volume | Cost per call | Standard monthly | Cached monthly | You save with caching |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 calls | $0.004250 | $42.5 | $24.5 | $18 |
| 50,000 calls | $0.004250 | $212.5 | $122.5 | $90 |
| 100,000 calls | $0.004250 | $425 | $245 | $180 |
| 500,000 calls | $0.004250 | $2,125 | $1,225 | $900 |
| 1,000,000 calls | $0.004250 | $4,250 | $2,450 | $1,800 |
GPT 5.6 Terra quality benchmarks for categorization
GPT 5.6 Terra is a solid pick for categorization
Scores 89/100 (rank #1 of 14). Good balance of quality and cost for categorization.
Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash (92/100) at $0.002550/call
Performance across all task types
GPT 5.6 Terra scores by task type. Categorization highlighted.
| Task type | Confidence score | Rank out of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Summarization | 92/100 | #1 |
| Q&A | 92/100 | #1 |
| Extraction | 90/100 | #1 |
| Classification(current page) | 89/100 | #1 |
| Code Generation | 86/100 | #4 |
| Code Review | 84/100 | #4 |
| Reasoning | 82/100 | #4 |
| Creative Writing | 80/100 | #5 |
Alternative models for categorization
13 models score 80+ on categorization benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite (90% less, 85/100 quality).
| Model | Provider | Input $/MTok | Output $/MTok | Quality | Per call | vs GPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | 85/100 | $0.000425 | 90% cheaper |
| Gemini 3 Flash | Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 | 88/100 | $0.000850 | 80% cheaper |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | Claude | $1.00 | $5.00 | 90/100 | $0.001550 | 64% cheaper |
| GPT 5.6 Luna | GPT | $1.00 | $6.00 | 91/100 | $0.001700 | 60% cheaper |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | Gemini | $1.50 | $9.00 | 92/100 | $0.002550 | 40% cheaper |
| Claude Sonnet 5 | Claude | $2.00 | $10.00 | 86/100 | $0.003100 | 27% cheaper |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro | Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | 86/100 | $0.003400 | 20% cheaper |
| GPT 5.4 | GPT | $2.50 | $15.00 | 88/100 | $0.004250 | same cost |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Claude | $3.00 | $15.00 | 84/100 | $0.004650 | 9% more |
| Claude Opus 4.8 | Claude | $5.00 | $25.00 | 80/100 | $0.007750 | 82% more |
| GPT 5.5 | GPT | $5.00 | $30.00 | 85/100 | $0.008500 | 100% more |
| GPT 5.6 Sol | GPT | $5.00 | $30.00 | 86/100 | $0.008500 | 100% more |
| Claude Fable 5 | Claude | $10.00 | $50.00 | 82/100 | $0.0155 | 265% more |
About GPT 5.6 Terra
Provider
GPT
Tier
Mid-tier
Context
1,000K tokens
Released
Jul 2026
Other models from GPT
| Model | Tier | Input $/MTok | Output $/MTok | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT 5.5 | Flagship | $5.00 | $30.00 | 128K |
| GPT 5.4 | Mid-tier | $2.50 | $15.00 | 128K |
| GPT 5.6 Sol | Flagship | $5.00 | $30.00 | 1,000K |
| GPT 5.6 Luna | Fast / Budget | $1.00 | $6.00 | 1,000K |
You can compare GPT 5.6 Terra head-to-head against any other model on our model comparison pages, or track how pricing has changed over time on the pricing history tracker.
GPT 5.6 Terra pricing for other use cases
See how GPT 5.6 Terra costs change across different workload types.
Code Generation
$0.0650/call
Unit Test Generation
$0.0825/call
SQL Generation
$0.0187/call
API Generation
$0.0975/call
Code Refactoring
$0.0700/call
Code Review
$0.0425/call
PR Review
$0.0650/call
Security Review
$0.0525/call
Bug Detection
$0.0425/call
Document Summarization
$0.0400/call
PDF Summarization
$0.0600/call
Meeting Notes
$0.0500/call
Email Summarization
$0.0150/call
Chatbot
$0.0200/call
RAG Pipeline
$0.0375/call
Customer Support Bot
$0.0225/call
FAQ Bot
$0.0158/call
Data Extraction
$0.0250/call
JSON Extraction
$0.0195/call
Invoice Parsing
$0.0140/call
Resume Parsing
$0.0183/call
Chain of Thought
$0.0825/call
Legal Analysis
$0.0850/call
Math Reasoning
$0.0488/call
Financial Analysis
$0.0800/call
Content Moderation
$0.002750/call
Sentiment Analysis
$0.002750/call
Intent Detection
$0.002250/call
Copywriting
$0.0313/call
Blog Writing
$0.1225/call
Marketing Copy
$0.0470/call
Product Descriptions
$0.0238/call
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Frequently asked questions
How much does GPT 5.6 Terra cost for categorization per API call?
$0.004250 per call at 800 input / 150 output tokens.
Is GPT 5.6 Terra the best model for categorization?
Scores 89/100, rank #1 of 14 models. Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash at 92/100.
What is the cheapest model for categorization with good quality?
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite scores 85/100 quality at $0.25/$1.50 per MTok. That is 90% less than GPT 5.6 Terra per call.
How can I reduce my GPT 5.6 Terra costs for categorization?
Three strategies: prompt caching (90% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.004250 drops to about $0.000213 per call.
How does GPT 5.6 Terra pricing compare to other GPT models?
GPT also offers: GPT 5.5 at $5.00/$30.00, GPT 5.4 at $2.50/$15.00, GPT 5.6 Sol at $5.00/$30.00, GPT 5.6 Luna at $1.00/$6.00.
What context window does GPT 5.6 Terra support?
1,000K tokens total. Typical categorization calls use 800 plus 150 tokens, well within limits.
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