GPT-6 Models by OpenAI

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4 models2026Up to 1.05M ctxFrom $0.100/1M input

Last refreshed 2026-10-17. Next refresh: weekly.

Details

ResearcherOpenAI
LicenseProprietary
Commercial useRestricted
Models4
Released2026
Max context1.05M

Capabilities

VisionAll models
MultimodalAll models
ReasoningAll models
JSON / Tool use3 of 4 models
Structured OutputsAll models
Code Execution3 of 4 models

Links

Website

About

GPT-6 is OpenAI's model family introduced September 3, 2026 with GPT-6 Astra. OpenAI describes Astra as a new generation of intelligence for computer use, browsing, software engineering, cybersecurity, science, and professional work, rolling out first to a limited set of organizations, with ChatGPT Plus/Pro/Business/Enterprise and OpenAI API access coming in the following days.

Decision facts

Best fit
codingvision and multimodal workreasoning
Capability starting point
GPT-6 Astra with 1.05M context and reasoning, JSON / Tool use, structured outputs, and multimodal inputs
Lowest tracked input
GPT-6 Luna · $0.100/1M · OpenAI API
Closest related family
GPT-5

Current Variants

Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.

3 in view1 retired

Use when the workload needs 1.05M context, reasoning, and structured outputs.

2026-101.05M contextreasoningstructured outputs
GPT-6 LunaCurrent

Use when the workload needs 1.05M context, reasoning, and JSON / Tool use.

2026-091.05M contextreasoningJSON / Tool use

Use when the workload needs 1.05M context, reasoning, and JSON / Tool use.

2026-091.05M contextreasoningJSON / Tool use

Release Timeline

2 release groups
2026-10
1 current
GPT-6 Luna Decisions
1.05M contextreasoningstructured outputs
Current
2026-09
2 current · 1 retired
GPT-6 Astra
1.05M contextreasoningJSON / Tool use
Current
GPT-6 Luna
1.05M contextreasoningJSON / Tool use
Current
GPT-6 Sol
1.05M contextreasoningJSON / Tool use
Replaced

Replaced By

Keep for legacy integrations; evaluate GPT-6.1 Sol before new work.

Specifications(4 models)

GPT-6 model specifications comparison
ModelReleasedContextVisionMultimodalReasoningJSON / Tool useStructured OutputsCode Exec
GPT-6 Luna Decisions2026-101.05MYesYesYesNoYesNo
GPT-6 Luna2026-091.05MYesYesYesYesYesYes
GPT-6 Astra2026-091.05MYesYesYesYesYesYes

Pricing

GPT-6 model pricing by provider
ModelProviderInput / 1MOutput / 1MType
GPT-6 LunaOpenAI API$0.1$0.5Serverless
GPT-6 LunaAWS Bedrock$0.1$0.5Serverless
GPT-6 LunaAzure OpenAI$0.1$0.5Serverless
GPT-6 LunaOpenRouter$0.1$0.5Serverless
GPT-6 Luna DecisionsOpenAI API$0.1—Serverless
GPT-6 Luna DecisionsVercel AI Gateway$0.1—Serverless
GPT-6 AstraOpenAI API$10$50Serverless
GPT-6 AstraOpenRouter$10$50Serverless