--- title: "gpt-5.6-terra - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gpt-5.6-terra from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-terra" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-terra.md" --- # gpt-5.6-terra - Model Details & Comparison > gpt-5.6-terra from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About gpt-5.6-terra gpt-5.6-terra is a chat model from Azure, one of 224 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $12.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2505 out of 3263 chat models by cost and cheaper than 20% of models in this category. gpt-5.6-terra supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 922K-token context window is in the top 21% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Azure Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **922,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **128,000 Max Output Tokens.** - **128,000 Max Tokens.** - **$2.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$12.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gpt-5.6-terra supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## gpt-5.6-terra Pricing Overview At $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $12.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5.6-terra ranks 2505 out of 3263 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 20% of models in this category. gpt-5.6-terra is one of 224 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. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gpt-5.6-terra with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | claude-sonnet-5 | Anthropic | $2.00 | $10.00 | | gemini-3-pro-preview | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | | gemini-3.1-pro-preview | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | | gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | | gemini-robotics-er-2-preview | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $10.00 | - [Compare claude-sonnet-5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/anthropic/claude-sonnet-5.md) - [Compare gemini-3-pro-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3-pro-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-pro-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.1-pro-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools.md) - [Compare gemini-robotics-er-2-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-robotics-er-2-preview.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gpt-5.6-terra costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/gpt-5.6-terra.md) - [Check Azure AI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md) - [All Azure pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md) ## FAQ ### Is gpt-5.6-terra cheaper than claude-sonnet-5? No. gpt-5.6-terra costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens while claude-sonnet-5 costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making claude-sonnet-5 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-5.6-terra may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gpt-5.6-terra pricing compare to the average chat model? gpt-5.6-terra input pricing is $2.00 per 1M tokens, which is 300% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 2505 out of 3263 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 20% of models in this category. For output, it costs $12.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50. ### What makes gpt-5.6-terra different from other Azure models? Among Azure's 224 chat models, gpt-5.6-terra ranks 134 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gpt-5.6-terra? The most comparable chat models to gpt-5.6-terra are: claude-sonnet-5 from Anthropic ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3-pro-preview from Vertex AI ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-pro-preview from Vertex AI ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools from Vertex AI ($2.00/1M 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 922,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 21% of chat models by context window size (rank 664 of 3238). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if Azure AI is down? 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-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 $2.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $12.00. ## Related Resources - [Azure models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/azure.md) - [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.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) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-terra](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-terra) for AI/LLM consumption.*