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title: "gpt-5.6-sol - Model Details & Comparison"
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# gpt-5.6-sol - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-5.6-sol from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-5.6-sol

gpt-5.6-sol is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2488 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 6% of models in this category. gpt-5.6-sol supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,050K-token context window is in the top 3% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,050,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$5.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$30.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gpt-5.6-sol supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input.

## gpt-5.6-sol Pricing Overview

At $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5.6-sol ranks 2488 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 6% of models in this category.

gpt-5.6-sol is one of 357 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 3% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-5.6-sol with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $5.00 | $25.00 |
| anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 | AWS Bedrock | $5.00 | $25.00 |
| global.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 | AWS Bedrock | $5.00 | $25.00 |
| us.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 | AWS Bedrock | $5.50 | $27.50 |
| eu.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 | AWS Bedrock | $5.50 | $27.50 |

- [Compare anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1-0.md)
- [Compare anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1.md)
- [Compare global.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/global.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1.md)
- [Compare us.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1.md)
- [Compare eu.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-5.6-sol costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gpt-5.6-sol.md)
- [Check 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-sol cheaper than anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0?

No. gpt-5.6-sol costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens while anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens, making anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-5.6-sol may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

gpt-5.6-sol input pricing is $5.00 per 1M tokens, which is 900% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 2488 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 6% of models in this category. For output, it costs $30.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gpt-5.6-sol different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, gpt-5.6-sol ranks 316 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-5.6-sol?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-5.6-sol are: anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($5.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 from AWS Bedrock ($5.00/1M input tokens); global.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 from AWS Bedrock ($5.00/1M input tokens); us.anthropic.claude-opus-4-6-v1 from AWS Bedrock ($5.50/1M 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-sol's context window?

gpt-5.6-sol supports up to 1,050,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 3% of chat models by context window size (rank 69 of 2653). 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-sol costs?

gpt-5.6-sol 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 $5.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $30.00.

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.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://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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