GPT · Mid-tier · 1,000K context window

GPT 5.6 Terra pricing for content moderation

$0.002750 per call at 500 input / 100 output tokens.

Per call

$0.002750

10K calls/mo

$27.5

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 content moderation spend. Pricing updated weekly.

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$28
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.002750
Daily cost$0.9167
Input rate$2.50/MTok
Output rate$15.00/MTok
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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=100,
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.002750 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $2.50/MTok
# Output: $15.00/MTok

How GPT 5.6 Terra compares on cost

Per-call cost for all models scoring 50+ on content moderation benchmarks. Hover for details.

Cheapest viable option: Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite at $0.000275/call (90% less, 85/100 quality).

Complete GPT 5.6 Terra pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$2.50500
Output$15.00100

Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $2.50 to $0.25/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.001125 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$0.002750$27.5$16.25$11.25
50,000 calls$0.002750$137.5$81.25$56.25
100,000 calls$0.002750$275$162.5$112.5
500,000 calls$0.002750$1,375$812.5$562.5
1,000,000 calls$0.002750$2,750$1,625$1,125

GPT 5.6 Terra quality benchmarks for content moderation

GPT 5.6 Terra is a solid pick for content moderation

Scores 89/100 (rank #1 of 14). Good balance of quality and cost for content moderation.

Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash (92/100) at $0.001650/call

Performance across all task types

GPT 5.6 Terra scores by task type. Content Moderation highlighted.

Summarization92Q&A92Extraction90Classification *89Code Generation86Code Review84Reasoning82Creative Writing80
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 14
Summarization92/100#1
Q&A92/100#1
Extraction90/100#1
Classification(current page)89/100#1
Code Generation86/100#4
Code Review84/100#4
Reasoning82/100#4
Creative Writing80/100#5

Alternative models for content moderation

13 models score 80+ on content moderation benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite (90% less, 85/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs GPT
Gemini 3.5 Flash-LiteGemini$0.25$1.5085/100$0.00027590% cheaper
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0088/100$0.00055080% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0090/100$0.00100064% cheaper
GPT 5.6 LunaGPT$1.00$6.0091/100$0.00110060% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini$1.50$9.0092/100$0.00165040% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0086/100$0.00200027% cheaper
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0086/100$0.00220020% cheaper
GPT 5.4GPT$2.50$15.0088/100$0.002750same cost
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0084/100$0.0030009% more
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0080/100$0.00500082% more
GPT 5.5GPT$5.00$30.0085/100$0.005500100% more
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$5.00$30.0086/100$0.005500100% more
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0082/100$0.0100264% more

About GPT 5.6 Terra

Provider

GPT

Tier

Mid-tier

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 SolFlagship$5.00$30.001,000K
GPT 5.6 LunaFast / Budget$1.00$6.001,000K

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does GPT 5.6 Terra cost for content moderation per API call?

$0.002750 per call at 500 input / 100 output tokens.

Is GPT 5.6 Terra the best model for content moderation?

Scores 89/100, rank #1 of 14 models. Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash at 92/100.

What is the cheapest model for content moderation 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 content moderation?

Three strategies: prompt caching (90% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.002750 drops to about $0.000138 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 content moderation calls use 500 plus 100 tokens, well within limits.

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