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

> Calculate the cost of using gpt-5.6-luna-pro from OpenRouter. Input costs $0.20 and output $1.20 per 1M tokens.

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## About gpt-5.6-luna-pro

gpt-5.6-luna-pro is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 441 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 951 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 70% of models in this category. gpt-5.6-luna-pro supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,050K-token context window is in the top 2% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published OpenRouter pricing for gpt-5.6-luna-pro.

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

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,050,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gpt-5.6-luna-pro supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, 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-pro ranks 951 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-pro is one of 441 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,050K-token context window places it in the top 2% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-5.6-luna-pro |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.4-nano | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | 0% |
| gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | 0% |
| gpt-5-mini | Azure | $0.25 | $2.00 | +25% |
| gpt-5.6-luna | Azure | $0.20 | $1.20 | 0% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | +25% |

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- [gpt-5.6-luna ($0.20/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gpt-5.6-luna.md)
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- [gpt-5.4-nano ($0.20/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gpt-5.4-nano.md)

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-5.6-luna-pro cheaper than gpt-5.4-nano?

No. gpt-5.6-luna-pro costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.4-nano costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.4-nano 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-5.6-luna-pro may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-5.6-luna-pro pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-5.6-luna-pro input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 61% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 951 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-pro different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 441 chat models, gpt-5.6-luna-pro ranks 116 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-5.6-luna-pro?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-5.6-luna-pro are: gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini from Azure ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-luna from Azure ($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-pro's context window?

gpt-5.6-luna-pro supports up to 1,050,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 2% of chat models by context window size (rank 46 of 3025). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter 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-pro costs?

gpt-5.6-luna-pro 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.

## Related Resources

- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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