Last refreshed 2026-07-09. Next refresh: weekly.
Why use GPT-5.6 Sol on OpenAI API?
OpenAI API offers GPT-5.6 Sol with pay-as-you-go pricing at $5.00/1M input tokens. OpenAI is a leading AI research and deployment company dedicated to developing safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence (AGI) for humanity.
Compare GPT-5.6 Sol across 2 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Python + curlpip install openaiexport OPENAI_API_KEY=...import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(gpt-5.6-solRequest example
import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-5.6-sol",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)Gotchas
- Use the model slug directly, e.g. "gpt-4o" or "gpt-4.1-mini".
- The examples expect OPENAI_API_KEY; rename it only if your application config maps the new variable.
Compare GPT-5.6 Sol Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI API | $5.00 | $30.00 |
| OpenRouter | $5.00 | $30.00 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $5.00 |
| Output tokens | $30.00 |
Capabilities
About GPT-5.6 Sol
OpenAI's flagship GPT-5.6 model and highest-capability tier in the Sol, Terra, and Luna naming system. GPT-5.6 Sol is built for demanding reasoning, long-horizon coding, agentic workflows, and cybersecurity tasks, introducing max reasoning effort and ultra multi-agent mode. Generally available July 9, 2026 across ChatGPT, Codex, and the OpenAI API (model IDs gpt-5.6-sol and alias gpt-5.6). Supports text and image inputs, reasoning, tool use, code execution, prompt caching, and Batch API with a 1,050,000-token context window and 128K max output.