OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna
The OpenAI GPT-5.6 Luna is a multi-modal AI model that can process text, images, and files with a context length of up to 1 million tokens. It also supports tools and reasoning capabilities, but does not provide structured output. This model may be suitable for users who require a high-context understanding and want to integrate multiple input modalities. Its price point of $0.2 per million input tokens and $1.2 per million output tokens is relatively steep compared to other models on the market. With a blended benchmark score of 62.3 across one independent benchmark, it performs decently but may not be the top choice for users seeking exceptional performance. As such, it may be worth considering alongside other options for those with specific requirements and a budget to match.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 62.3 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-10-08. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 61.6 |
- Model ID
- openai/gpt-5.6-luna
- 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 $0.20/M input and $1.20/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | under $0.01 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $0.16 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $3.40 |
Price & spec history
Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.
| Date | Input /M | Output /M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | $0.20 | $1.20 | 1,050,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | $0.10 | $0.60 | 1,050,000 |
| 2026-07-28 | $0.50 | $3.00 | 1,050,000 |
| 2026-07-17 | $1.00 | $6.00 | 1,050,000 |
Category rankings
Where OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna places across the 7 categories it ranks in. How we rank →
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Image CaptioningVision · of 25 ranked | 120 |
| #19 | Short-Form SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked | 126 |
| #19 | Email DraftingWriting · of 25 ranked | 122 |
| #19 | Language LearningEducation · of 25 ranked | 122 |
| #19 | Chat CompanionPersonal · of 25 ranked | 126 |
| #21 | Code CompletionCode · of 25 ranked | 133 |
| #22 | Trivia & General KnowledgePersonal · of 25 ranked | 116 |
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Quick answers
- How much does OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna cost?
- $0.20 per million input tokens and $1.20 per million output tokens.
- What is OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna's context window?
- 1,050,000 tokens, roughly 1,575 pages of text in a single request.
- Does OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
- Can OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna process images?
- Yes, it accepts image input.