GPT · Flagship · 1,000K context window

GPT 5.6 Sol pricing for chatbot

$0.0400 per call at 2,000 input / 1,000 output tokens.

Per call

$0.0400

10K calls/mo

$400

Cache savings

90% off input

Batch savings

50% off all

Calculate your GPT 5.6 Sol costs

Adjust token counts, volume, and discount toggles to model your chatbot spend. Pricing updated weekly.

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$400
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.04
Daily cost$13
Input rate$5.00/MTok
Output rate$30.00/MTok
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Quick start

Call GPT 5.6 Sol with the OpenAI Python SDK:

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI()
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gpt-5.6-sol",
    max_tokens=1000,
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.0400 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $5.00/MTok
# Output: $30.00/MTok

Complete GPT 5.6 Sol pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$5.002,000
Output$30.001,000

Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $5.00 to $0.50/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.009000 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 volumeCost per callStandard monthlyCached monthlyYou save with caching
10,000 calls$0.0400$400$310$90
50,000 calls$0.0400$2,000$1,550$450
100,000 calls$0.0400$4,000$3,100$900
500,000 calls$0.0400$20,000$15,500$4,500
1,000,000 calls$0.0400$40,000$31,000$9,000

GPT 5.6 Sol quality benchmarks for chatbot

Use GPT 5.6 Sol for chatbot

Scores 91/100 (rank #1 of 14). Strong pick for production chatbot workloads.

Top-ranked: GPT 5.6 Terra (92/100) at $0.0200/call

Performance across all task types

GPT 5.6 Sol scores by task type. Chatbot highlighted.

Reasoning96Code Generation94Code Review92Creative Writing92Q&A *91Summarization90Extraction88Classification86
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 14
Reasoning96/100#1
Code Generation94/100#1
Code Review92/100#2
Creative Writing92/100#2
Q&A(current page)91/100#1
Summarization90/100#2
Extraction88/100#3
Classification86/100#3

Alternative models for chatbot

12 models score 80+ on chatbot benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Gemini 3 Flash (90% less, 82/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs GPT
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0082/100$0.00400090% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0086/100$0.00700083% cheaper
GPT 5.6 LunaGPT$1.00$6.0085/100$0.00800080% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini$1.50$9.0084/100$0.012070% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0089/100$0.014065% cheaper
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0087/100$0.016060% cheaper
GPT 5.4GPT$2.50$15.0091/100$0.020050% cheaper
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.50$15.0092/100$0.020050% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0088/100$0.021048% cheaper
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0085/100$0.035012% cheaper
GPT 5.5GPT$5.00$30.0090/100$0.0400same cost
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0088/100$0.070075% more

About GPT 5.6 Sol

Provider

GPT

Tier

Flagship

Context

1,000K tokens

Released

Jul 2026

Other models from GPT

ModelTierInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokContext
GPT 5.5Flagship$5.00$30.00128K
GPT 5.4Mid-tier$2.50$15.00128K
GPT 5.6 TerraMid-tier$2.50$15.001,000K
GPT 5.6 LunaFast / Budget$1.00$6.001,000K

You can compare GPT 5.6 Sol 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does GPT 5.6 Sol cost for chatbot per API call?

$0.0400 per call at 2,000 input / 1,000 output tokens.

Is GPT 5.6 Sol the best model for chatbot?

Scores 91/100, rank #1 of 14 models. Top-ranked: GPT 5.6 Terra at 92/100.

What is the cheapest model for chatbot with good quality?

Gemini 3 Flash scores 82/100 quality at $0.50/$3.00 per MTok. That is 90% less than GPT 5.6 Sol per call.

How can I reduce my GPT 5.6 Sol costs for chatbot?

Three strategies: prompt caching (90% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.0400 drops to about $0.002000 per call.

How does GPT 5.6 Sol 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 Terra at $2.50/$15.00, GPT 5.6 Luna at $1.00/$6.00.

What context window does GPT 5.6 Sol support?

1,000K tokens total. Typical chatbot calls use 2,000 plus 1,000 tokens, well within limits.

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