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OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna (batch)

The OpenAI GPT-5.6 Luna is a large language model that supports three input modalities: file, image, and text. It can handle long context lengths of up to 1 million tokens and generate output up to 128 thousand tokens in length. This model may be suitable for those who need a versatile tool with reasoning capabilities and the ability to support other tools. Its price point is $0.1 per million input tokens and $0.6 per million output tokens, which may be competitive depending on individual needs. While it has a blended benchmark score of 62.3 across one independent benchmark, its standing among others in this space is unclear due to limited coverage data.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.10
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Output Price
$0.60
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Context Window
1,050,000
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 62.3 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-09-23. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
AI Index broad capability composite 61.6
Model ID
openai/gpt-5.6-luna:batch
Vendor
openai
Released
July 2026
Tokenizer
GPT
Input Modalities
file, image, text
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
128,000 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
✓ supported
Reasoning Mode
✓ supported
Vision
✓ accepts images
Audio
no
Moderated
yes

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $0.10/M input and $0.60/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out under $0.01
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.08
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $1.70

Category rankings

Where OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna (batch) places across the 11 categories it ranks in. How we rank →

#CategoryScore
#13 Image CaptioningVision · of 25 ranked 120
#14 Short-Form SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked 126
#14 Email DraftingWriting · of 25 ranked 122
#14 Language LearningEducation · of 25 ranked 122
#14 Chat CompanionPersonal · of 25 ranked 126
#17 Code CompletionCode · of 25 ranked 133
#17 Trivia & General KnowledgePersonal · of 25 ranked 117
#22 Sales / Cold EmailBusiness · of 25 ranked 118
#22 Job Application DraftingBusiness · of 25 ranked 118
#22 Journaling HelperPersonal · of 25 ranked 118
#22 Recipe GenerationPersonal · of 25 ranked 118

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Quick answers

How much does OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna (batch) cost?
$0.10 per million input tokens and $0.60 per million output tokens.
What is OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna (batch)'s context window?
1,050,000 tokens, roughly 1,575 pages of text in a single request.
Does OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna (batch) support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna (batch) process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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