GPT · Fast / Budget · 1,000K context window

GPT 5.6 Luna pricing for document summarization

$0.0160 per call at 10,000 input / 1,000 output tokens.

Per call

$0.0160

10K calls/mo

$160

Cache savings

90% off input

Batch savings

50% off all

Calculate your GPT 5.6 Luna costs

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

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$160
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.016
Daily cost$5
Input rate$1.00/MTok
Output rate$6.00/MTok
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Quick start

Call GPT 5.6 Luna with the OpenAI Python SDK:

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI()
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gpt-5.6-luna",
    max_tokens=1000,
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.0160 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $1.00/MTok
# Output: $6.00/MTok

How GPT 5.6 Luna compares on cost

Per-call cost for all models scoring 50+ on document summarization benchmarks. Hover for details.

Cheapest viable option: Gemini 3 Flash at $0.008000/call (50% less, 83/100 quality).

Complete GPT 5.6 Luna pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$1.0010,000
Output$6.001,000

Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $1.00 to $0.10/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$0.0160$160$70$90
50,000 calls$0.0160$800$350$450
100,000 calls$0.0160$1,600$700$900
500,000 calls$0.0160$8,000$3,500$4,500
1,000,000 calls$0.0160$16,000$7,000$9,000

GPT 5.6 Luna quality benchmarks for document summarization

GPT 5.6 Luna is a solid pick for document summarization

Scores 84/100 (rank #4 of 14). Good balance of quality and cost for document summarization.

Top-ranked: GPT 5.6 Terra (92/100) at $0.0400/call

Performance across all task types

GPT 5.6 Luna scores by task type. Document Summarization highlighted.

Classification91Extraction89Q&A85Summarization *84Code Generation70Code Review68Reasoning63Creative Writing58
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 14
Classification91/100#1
Extraction89/100#2
Q&A85/100#4
Summarization(current page)84/100#4
Code Generation70/100#6
Code Review68/100#6
Reasoning63/100#6
Creative Writing58/100#7

Alternative models for document summarization

12 models score 80+ on document summarization benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Gemini 3 Flash (50% less, 83/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs GPT
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0083/100$0.00800050% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0082/100$0.01506% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini$1.50$9.0085/100$0.024050% more
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0091/100$0.030087% more
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0087/100$0.0320100% more
GPT 5.4GPT$2.50$15.0091/100$0.0400150% more
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.50$15.0092/100$0.0400150% more
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0090/100$0.0450181% more
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0088/100$0.0750369% more
GPT 5.5GPT$5.00$30.0089/100$0.0800400% more
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$5.00$30.0090/100$0.0800400% more
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0090/100$0.1500837% more

About GPT 5.6 Luna

Provider

GPT

Tier

Fast / Budget

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 TerraMid-tier$2.50$15.001,000K

You can compare GPT 5.6 Luna 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 Luna cost for document summarization per API call?

$0.0160 per call at 10,000 input / 1,000 output tokens.

Is GPT 5.6 Luna the best model for document summarization?

Scores 84/100, rank #4 of 14 models. Top-ranked: GPT 5.6 Terra at 92/100.

What is the cheapest model for document summarization with good quality?

Gemini 3 Flash scores 83/100 quality at $0.50/$3.00 per MTok. That is 50% less than GPT 5.6 Luna per call.

How can I reduce my GPT 5.6 Luna costs for document summarization?

Three strategies: prompt caching (90% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.0160 drops to about $0.000800 per call.

How does GPT 5.6 Luna 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 Terra at $2.50/$15.00.

What context window does GPT 5.6 Luna support?

1,000K tokens total. Typical document summarization calls use 10,000 plus 1,000 tokens, well within limits.

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