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OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Terra

GPT-5.6 Terra from OpenAI is designed to process text, images, and files with a vast context length of 1,050,000 tokens and supports reasoning and external tools for enhanced functionality. This model excels in handling complex tasks but comes at a cost; it's priced at $1.0 per million input tokens and $6.0 per million output tokens. Those seeking robust AI capabilities across multiple modalities and needing the flexibility to integrate external tools should consider GPT-5.6 Terra, especially if benchmark scores are highly important. With a blended score of 92.7 from three independent benchmarks, it offers strong performance; however, its high price might be a deterrent for smaller projects or those prioritizing cost-effectiveness.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$1.00
per 1M tokens
Output Price
$6.00
per 1M tokens
Context Window
1,050,000
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 92.7 across 3 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-08-13. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
AI Index broad capability composite 93.3
AI Index Coding software engineering tasks 100.0
AI Index Agentic multi-step tool-using tasks 82.8
Model ID
openai/gpt-5.6-terra
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 $1.00/M input and $6.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out $0.04
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.80
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $17.00

Price & spec history

Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.

DateInput /MOutput /MContext
2026-07-31 $1.00 $6.00 1,050,000
2026-07-28 $1.25 $7.50 1,050,000
2026-07-17 $2.50 $15.00 1,050,000

Category rankings

Where OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Terra places across the 58 categories it ranks in. How we rank →

#CategoryScore
#10 Function / Tool CallingAgents · of 25 ranked 155
#14 Frontend Component DesignCode · of 25 ranked 148
#14 Resume WritingBusiness · of 25 ranked 118
#15 Diagram ExtractionVision · of 25 ranked 150
#15 Screenshot DebuggingVision · of 25 ranked 144
#15 Chart & Graph ReadingVision · of 25 ranked 153
#15 Browser AutomationAgents · of 25 ranked 174
#16 Regex WritingCode · of 25 ranked 136
#16 Language TranslationWriting · of 25 ranked 136
#16 Sales / Cold EmailBusiness · of 25 ranked 123
#16 Job Application DraftingBusiness · of 25 ranked 123
#16 SOP / Process DocsBusiness · of 25 ranked 138
#16 Journaling HelperPersonal · of 25 ranked 123
#16 Recipe GenerationPersonal · of 25 ranked 123
#16 Tutoring for KidsPersonal · of 25 ranked 136
#17 OCR / Document ParsingData · of 25 ranked 147
#17 Table Extraction from PDFsData · of 25 ranked 147
#17 Marketing CopyWriting · of 25 ranked 131
#17 Standardized Test PrepEducation · of 25 ranked 131
#18 Data AnalysisData · of 25 ranked 173
#18 Blog Post WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 141
#18 Financial AnalysisProfessional · of 25 ranked 161
#18 Math TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 149
#18 Trip PlanningPersonal · of 25 ranked 141
#19 SQL GenerationCode · of 25 ranked 173
#20 Bug FixingCode · of 25 ranked 183
#20 Code DocumentationCode · of 25 ranked 143
#20 Fitness CoachingPersonal · of 25 ranked 136
#20 Scientific CodingResearch · of 25 ranked 183
#21 CSV / Spreadsheet CleanupData · of 25 ranked 154
#21 Agent WorkflowsAgents · of 25 ranked 195
#21 Coding AgentsAgents · of 25 ranked 195
#21 Experiment DesignResearch · of 25 ranked 159
#22 Unit Test GenerationCode · of 25 ranked 155
#22 Creative WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 159
#22 Screenwriting & DialogWriting · of 25 ranked 159
#22 Academic WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 159
#22 Legal DraftingProfessional · of 25 ranked 159
#22 Physics TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 149
#22 OKRs & Strategic PlanningBusiness · of 25 ranked 159
#22 Math ProofsResearch · of 25 ranked 159
#23 CI/CD PipelinesCode · of 25 ranked 146
#23 Character RoleplayPersonal · of 25 ranked 151
#24 Code ReviewCode · of 25 ranked 169
#24 ETL ScriptingData · of 25 ranked 155
#24 Long-Document SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked 161
#24 Contract ReviewProfessional · of 25 ranked 178
#24 Medical Note SummarizationProfessional · of 25 ranked 155
#24 Essay GradingEducation · of 25 ranked 169
#24 RFP ResponseBusiness · of 25 ranked 175
#25 Code RefactoringCode · of 25 ranked 165
#25 Legal ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked 169
#25 Scientific ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked 169
#25 History TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 146
#25 RAG PipelinesAgents · of 25 ranked 165
#25 Long-Context Q&AAgents · of 25 ranked 155
#25 Fiction CollaboratorPersonal · of 25 ranked 169
#25 Literature ReviewResearch · of 25 ranked 169

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Quick answers

How much does OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Terra cost?
$1.00 per million input tokens and $6.00 per million output tokens.
What is OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Terra's context window?
1,050,000 tokens, roughly 1,575 pages of text in a single request.
Does OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Terra support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Terra process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.