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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.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.20
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-10-08
Output Price
$1.20
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-10-08
Context Window
1,050,000
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 62.3 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-10-08. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
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 →

JobTokensCost
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.

DateInput /MOutput /MContext
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 →

#CategoryScore
#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.

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