GPT · Mid-tier · 1,050K context window

GPT 5.6 Terra pricing for json extraction

$0.0156 per call at 3,000 input / 800 output tokens.

Per call

$0.0156

10K calls/mo

$156

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 json extraction spend. Prices verified daily against provider pricing pages.

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$156
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.0156
Daily cost$5
Input rate$2.00/MTok
Output rate$12.00/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=800,
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.0156 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $2.00/MTok
# Output: $12.00/MTok

How GPT 5.6 Terra compares on cost

Per-call cost for all models scoring 50+ on json extraction benchmarks. Hover for details.

Cheapest viable option: GPT 5.6 Luna at $0.001560/call (90% less, 89/100 quality).

What drives json extraction cost

Structured JSON output is compact and predictable, so cost is set almost entirely by how much source text you send. The schema itself is identical on every call and belongs in the cached prefix. This is also a task where a smaller model often matches a larger one: the output space is constrained by the schema, which limits how wrong a cheaper model can go.

For GPT 5.6 Terra specifically, that means output tokens cost 6.0x more than input, at $12.00 vs $2.00 per MTok. At this use case’s 3,000/800 token split, output accounts for 62% of the $0.0156 per-call cost.

Complete GPT 5.6 Terra pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$2.003,000
Output$12.00800

Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $2.00 to $0.20/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.005400 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$0.0156$156$102$54
50,000 calls$0.0156$780$510$270
100,000 calls$0.0156$1,560$1,020$540
500,000 calls$0.0156$7,800$5,100$2,700
1,000,000 calls$0.0156$15,600$10,200$5,400

GPT 5.6 Terra quality benchmarks for json extraction

Use GPT 5.6 Terra for json extraction

Scores 90/100 (rank #1 of 20). Strong pick for production json extraction workloads.

Performance across all task types

GPT 5.6 Terra scores by task type. JSON Extraction highlighted.

Summarization92Q&A92Extraction *90Classification89Code Generation86Code Review84Reasoning82Creative Writing80
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 20
Summarization92/100#1
Q&A92/100#1
Extraction(current page)90/100#1
Classification89/100#1
Code Generation86/100#4
Code Review84/100#4
Reasoning82/100#4
Creative Writing80/100#5

Confidence scores are a third-party benchmark snapshot from week 29 of 2026. This snapshot is 8 weeks old, so treat the scores as directional and validate against your own evals.

Alternative models for json extraction

13 models score 80+ on json extraction benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: GPT 5.6 Luna (90% less, 89/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs GPT
GPT 5.6 LunaGPT$0.20$1.2089/100$0.00156090% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 Flash-LiteGemini$0.30$2.5083/100$0.00290081% cheaper
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0086/100$0.00390075% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0088/100$0.00700055% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini$1.50$9.0090/100$0.011725% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0088/100$0.014010% cheaper
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0085/100$0.0156same cost
GPT 5.4GPT$2.50$15.0089/100$0.019525% more
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0086/100$0.021035% more
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$4.00$20.0088/100$0.028079% more
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0082/100$0.0350124% more
GPT 5.5GPT$5.00$30.0087/100$0.0390150% more
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0085/100$0.0700349% more

About GPT 5.6 Terra

Provider

GPT

Tier

Mid-tier

Context

1,050K tokens

Released

Jul 2026

Other models from GPT

ModelTierInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokContext
GPT 5.5Flagship$5.00$30.001,050K
GPT 5.4Mid-tier$2.50$15.001,050K
GPT 5.6 SolFlagship$4.00$20.001,050K
GPT 5.6 LunaFast / Budget$0.20$1.201,050K

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 json extraction per API call?

A typical json extraction call using GPT 5.6 Terra costs about $0.0156 per call. This estimate uses 3,000 input tokens and 800 output tokens at standard rates. Standard rates are $2.00 per million input tokens and $12.00 per million output tokens.

Is GPT 5.6 Terra the best model for json extraction?

GPT 5.6 Terra scores 90 out of 100 on json extraction benchmarks overall. It ranks #1 across all 20 models in our cross-provider registry. It is the top-ranked model for this task type across all four providers. Confidence scores are a third-party benchmark snapshot from week 29 of 2026. This snapshot is 8 weeks old, so treat the scores as directional and validate against your own evals.

What is the cheapest model for json extraction with good quality?

The most affordable model for json extraction above 80/100 quality is GPT 5.6 Luna. It comes from GPT at $0.20 per million input tokens. Output costs $1.20 per million tokens with a quality score of 89/100. Switching from GPT 5.6 Terra to GPT 5.6 Luna saves about 90% per API call.

How can I reduce my GPT 5.6 Terra costs for json extraction?

Three strategies lower GPT 5.6 Terra costs for this task type effectively. Prompt caching gives a 90% discount on input tokens when reusing system prompts. The batch API gives 50% off all tokens for asynchronous processing workloads. Prompt optimization reduces token counts through more concise instructions and context windows. Combining caching with batching brings your cost from $0.0156 to about $0.000780 per call.

How does GPT 5.6 Terra pricing compare to other GPT models?

GPT has 4 other models alongside GPT 5.6 Terra today: GPT 5.5 at $5.00/$30.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 5.4 at $2.50/$15.00 per million tokens (mid-tier), GPT 5.6 Sol at $4.00/$20.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 5.6 Luna at $0.20/$1.20 per million tokens (fast / budget). The right choice depends on whether your json extraction workload prioritizes quality, cost, or speed.

What context window does GPT 5.6 Terra support?

GPT 5.6 Terra supports a context window of 1,050K tokens per API call. This sets the maximum combined length of your input prompt and generated response. For json extraction, typical calls use 3,000 input and 800 output tokens. That is well within this limit, leaving room for longer prompts or multi-turn conversations.

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