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gpt-5.6-terra Cost Calculator - OpenAI

Calculate the cost of using gpt-5.6-terra from OpenAI for your AI applications

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gpt-5.6-terra Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,050,000 tokens

Max: 128,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.002500
Output Cost$0.015000
Total Cost$0.017500

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000250 per token
Output: $0.00001500 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning
Web Search

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,050,000
Max Output Tokens128,000
Max Tokens128,000

About gpt-5.6-terra

gpt-5.6-terra is a chat model from OpenAI, one of 92 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $15.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2192 out of 2661 chat models by cost and cheaper than 16% of models in this category. gpt-5.6-terra supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,050K-token context window is in the top 3% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$2.50 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$15.00 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,050,000
Maximum Output Tokens128,000
Maximum Total Tokens128,000

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,050,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 128,000 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Web Search - Access real-time web information
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
System Messages - Configure model behavior
Parallel Function Calling - Execute multiple functions simultaneously
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How gpt-5.6-terra Pricing Compares

At $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $15.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5.6-terra ranks 2192 out of 2661 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 16% of models in this category.

gpt-5.6-terra is one of 92 OpenAI chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,050K-token context window places it in the top 3% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gpt-5.6-terra
anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6AWS Bedrock$3.00$15.00+20%
global.anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6AWS Bedrock$3.00$15.00+20%
gpt-5.6-terraAzure$2.50$15.000%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is gpt-5.6-terra cheaper than anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6?

Yes. gpt-5.6-terra costs $2.50 per 1M input tokens compared to anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6's $3.00 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

How does gpt-5.6-terra pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-5.6-terra input pricing is $2.50 per 1M tokens, which is 400% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 2192 out of 2661 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 16% of models in this category. For output, it costs $15.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes gpt-5.6-terra different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 92 chat models, gpt-5.6-terra ranks 61 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to gpt-5.6-terra?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-5.6-terra are: anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M input tokens); global.anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-terra from Azure ($2.50/1M input tokens); claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219 from Anthropic ($3.00/1M 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-terra's context window?

gpt-5.6-terra supports up to 1,050,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 3% of chat models by context window size (rank 54 of 2482). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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How do I calculate gpt-5.6-terra costs?

gpt-5.6-terra 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 $2.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $15.00.