GPT-5.6 Sol API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest GPT-5.6 Sol channel is OpenRouter: $4 input / $20 output per 1M tokens (blended $8). Context 1.1M.
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Context: 1.1M · Max output: 128K · Modalities: file, image, text · Listed: 2026-07-09
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter $4 / $20 | $8 | $4 | $20 | $0.4 | ✗CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: OpenAI Licensed cloud alternative: Azure $4 / $20 | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use GPT-5.6 Sol in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
Cheaper alternatives
Kimi K3 ($5.97) · Qwen3.8 Max Prime ($5.37) · GPT-5.6 Terra ($4.5) ·
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Rankings: Cheapest LLM APIs · LLM APIs usable from mainland China · All OpenAI models
Price history
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · GPT-5.6 Sol listed · $4 / $20
FAQ
How much does the GPT-5.6 Sol API cost?
Cheapest channel (OpenRouter): $4 input / $20 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use GPT-5.6 Sol from China?
OpenRouter: direct no, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is GPT-5.6 Sol free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is GPT-5.6 Sol's context window?
1.1M tokens