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title: "gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 Cost Calculator - Azure"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 from Azure. Input costs $0.20 and output $1.20 per 1M tokens."
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# gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 Cost Calculator - Azure

> Calculate the cost of using gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 from Azure. Input costs $0.20 and output $1.20 per 1M tokens.

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## About gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09

gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 is a chat model from Azure, one of 223 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 964 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 70% of models in this category. gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 922K-token context window is in the top 21% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Azure pricing for gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09.

- **$0.20 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$1.20 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **922,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 ranks 964 out of 3254 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.52 for chat models, and is cheaper than 70% of models in this category.

gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 is one of 223 Azure chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 922K-token context window places it in the top 21% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | +25% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | +25% |
| gpt-5.6-luna | OpenAI | $0.20 | $1.20 | 0% |
| gpt-5.4-nano | OpenAI | $0.20 | $1.25 | 0% |
| gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 | OpenAI | $0.20 | $1.25 | 0% |

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## FAQ

### Is gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 cheaper than gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview?

Yes. gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview's $0.25 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 61% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 964 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 70% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 different from other Azure models?

Among Azure's 223 chat models, gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 ranks 42 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 are: gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-luna from OpenAI ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano from OpenAI ($0.20/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How large is gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09's context window?

gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 supports up to 922,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 21% of chat models by context window size (rank 636 of 3025). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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You can monitor Azure AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Azure AI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 costs?

gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.20 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.20.

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