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# gpt-6-astra - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-6-astra from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-6-astra

gpt-6-astra is a chat model from Azure, one of 293 chat models they offer. It is priced at $10.00 per 1M input tokens and $50.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 3491 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 3% of models in this category. gpt-6-astra supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 922K-token context window is in the top 24% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Azure Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **922,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$10.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$50.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gpt-6-astra supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input, Computer Use.

## gpt-6-astra Pricing Overview

At $10.00 per 1M input tokens and $50.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-6-astra ranks 3491 out of 3648 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.57 for chat models, and is cheaper than 3% of models in this category.

gpt-6-astra is one of 293 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 24% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-6-astra with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| anthropic.claude-fable-5 | AWS Bedrock | $10.00 | $50.00 |
| anthropic.claude-fable-5-1 | AWS Bedrock | $10.00 | $50.00 |
| global.anthropic.claude-fable-5 | AWS Bedrock | $10.00 | $50.00 |
| global.anthropic.claude-fable-5-1 | AWS Bedrock | $10.00 | $50.00 |
| us.anthropic.claude-fable-5 | AWS Bedrock | $11.00 | $55.00 |

- [Compare anthropic.claude-fable-5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-fable-5.md)
- [Compare anthropic.claude-fable-5-1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-fable-5-1.md)
- [Compare global.anthropic.claude-fable-5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/global.anthropic.claude-fable-5.md)
- [Compare global.anthropic.claude-fable-5-1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/global.anthropic.claude-fable-5-1.md)
- [Compare us.anthropic.claude-fable-5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.anthropic.claude-fable-5.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-6-astra costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/gpt-6-astra.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-6-astra cheaper than anthropic.claude-fable-5?

No. gpt-6-astra costs $10.00 per 1M input tokens while anthropic.claude-fable-5 costs $10.00 per 1M input tokens, making anthropic.claude-fable-5 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-6-astra may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-6-astra pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-6-astra input pricing is $10.00 per 1M tokens, which is 1665% above the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 3491 out of 3648 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 3% of models in this category. For output, it costs $50.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.65.

### What makes gpt-6-astra different from other Azure models?

Among Azure's 293 chat models, gpt-6-astra ranks 259 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-6-astra?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-6-astra are: anthropic.claude-fable-5 from AWS Bedrock ($10.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-fable-5-1 from AWS Bedrock ($10.00/1M input tokens); global.anthropic.claude-fable-5 from AWS Bedrock ($10.00/1M input tokens); global.anthropic.claude-fable-5-1 from AWS Bedrock ($10.00/1M 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-6-astra's context window?

gpt-6-astra supports up to 922,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 24% of chat models by context window size (rank 820 of 3577). 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-6-astra costs?

gpt-6-astra 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 $10.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $50.00.

## 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)

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