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

GPT 5.6 Luna pricing for intent detection

$0.000900 per call at 300 input / 100 output tokens.

Per call

$0.000900

10K calls/mo

$9

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 intent detection spend. Pricing updated weekly.

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$9
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.000900
Daily cost$0.30
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=100,
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.000900 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 intent detection benchmarks. Hover for details.

Cheapest viable option: Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite at $0.000225/call (75% less, 85/100 quality).

Complete GPT 5.6 Luna pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$1.00300
Output$6.00100

Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $1.00 to $0.10/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.000270 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$0.000900$9$6.3$2.7
50,000 calls$0.000900$45$31.5$13.5
100,000 calls$0.000900$90$63$27
500,000 calls$0.000900$450$315$135
1,000,000 calls$0.000900$900$630$270

GPT 5.6 Luna quality benchmarks for intent detection

Use GPT 5.6 Luna for intent detection

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

Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash (92/100) at $0.001350/call

Performance across all task types

GPT 5.6 Luna scores by task type. Intent Detection highlighted.

Classification *91Extraction89Q&A85Summarization84Code Generation70Code Review68Reasoning63Creative Writing58
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 14
Classification(current page)91/100#1
Extraction89/100#2
Q&A85/100#4
Summarization84/100#4
Code Generation70/100#6
Code Review68/100#6
Reasoning63/100#6
Creative Writing58/100#7

Alternative models for intent detection

13 models score 80+ on intent detection benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite (75% less, 85/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs GPT
Gemini 3.5 Flash-LiteGemini$0.25$1.5085/100$0.00022575% cheaper
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0088/100$0.00045050% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0090/100$0.00080011% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini$1.50$9.0092/100$0.00135050% more
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0086/100$0.00160078% more
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0086/100$0.001800100% more
GPT 5.4GPT$2.50$15.0088/100$0.002250150% more
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.50$15.0089/100$0.002250150% more
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0084/100$0.002400167% more
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0080/100$0.004000344% more
GPT 5.5GPT$5.00$30.0085/100$0.004500400% more
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$5.00$30.0086/100$0.004500400% more
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0082/100$0.008000789% 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 intent detection per API call?

$0.000900 per call at 300 input / 100 output tokens.

Is GPT 5.6 Luna the best model for intent detection?

Scores 91/100, rank #1 of 14 models. Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash at 92/100.

What is the cheapest model for intent detection with good quality?

Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite scores 85/100 quality at $0.25/$1.50 per MTok. That is 75% less than GPT 5.6 Luna per call.

How can I reduce my GPT 5.6 Luna costs for intent detection?

Three strategies: prompt caching (90% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.000900 drops to about $0.000045 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 intent detection calls use 300 plus 100 tokens, well within limits.

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