Last refreshed 2026-07-09. Next refresh: weekly.
Why use GPT-5.6 Terra on OpenAI API?
OpenAI API offers GPT-5.6 Terra with pay-as-you-go pricing at $2.50/1M 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 Terra 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-terraRequest example
import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-5.6-terra",
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 Terra Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI API | $2.50 | $15.00 |
| OpenRouter | $2.50 | $15.00 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $2.50 |
| Output tokens | $15.00 |
Capabilities
About GPT-5.6 Terra
OpenAI's balanced mid-tier GPT-5.6 model. Terra delivers performance competitive with GPT-5.5 at about 2x lower cost, suited for high-volume production workloads such as customer support, document analysis, and internal tooling. Generally available July 9, 2026 across ChatGPT, Codex, and the OpenAI API (model ID gpt-5.6-terra). Supports text and image inputs, reasoning, tool use, prompt caching, and Batch API with a 1,050,000-token context window and 128K max output.