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GPT-5.6 Sol vs GPT-5.6 Sol Pro

Sol against its Pro serving: same model family, more computation per answer.

Figures as of , read live from the model registry Zeplik bills against.

What the numbers say

Derived from the live registry Zeplik routes and bills against. Credits: 1 credit = $0.10, computed from the raw provider rate with a 1.20x margin.

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GPT-5.6 Sol

OpenAI

GPT-5.6 Sol is the flagship model in OpenAI's GPT-5.6 series.

Provider
OpenAI
Context window
1.1M tokens
Input price
48.0 credits / 1M tokens ($4.00 raw)
Output price
240 credits / 1M tokens ($20.00 raw)
Vision (image input)
Yes
Tool calling
Yes
Extended reasoning
No

Best for

  • Hard problems where answer quality matters more than cost: strategy, analysis, difficult writing
  • Very long documents and codebases: a 1.1M-token window fits entire books or repositories in one conversation
  • Working with images: screenshots, charts, photos and scanned documents alongside text
  • Tool use and agents: reliably calls functions, so it can search, run skills and drive workflows

GPT-5.6 Sol Pro

OpenAI

GPT-5.6 Sol Pro is the same underlying model as [GPT-5.6 Sol](https://openrouter.ai/openai/gpt-5.6-sol), served with `reasoning.mode` set to `pro` for higher-quality responses on complex tasks. Learn more in OpenAI's docs: https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/reasoning#reasoning-mode

Provider
OpenAI
Context window
1.1M tokens
Input price
48.0 credits / 1M tokens ($4.00 raw)
Output price
240 credits / 1M tokens ($20.00 raw)
Vision (image input)
Yes
Tool calling
Yes
Extended reasoning
No

Best for

  • Hard problems where answer quality matters more than cost: strategy, analysis, difficult writing
  • Very long documents and codebases: a 1.1M-token window fits entire books or repositories in one conversation
  • Working with images: screenshots, charts, photos and scanned documents alongside text
  • Tool use and agents: reliably calls functions, so it can search, run skills and drive workflows

Try GPT-5.6 Sol on Zeplik

The honest answer to most model debates is to run your own prompt. Of these two, GPT-5.6 Sol is the row Zeplik offers, so start there and switch models mid-conversation whenever you want a second read.

Ask GPT-5.6 Sol anything. Your prompt opens in the Zeplik app with this model selected.

GPT-5.6 Sol

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between GPT-5.6 Sol and GPT-5.6 Sol Pro?
Output pricing is close: 240 vs 240 credits per 1M tokens. Both take the same 1.1M-token context window. GPT-5.6 Sol Pro is the newer release (July 2026 vs July 2026).
Is GPT-5.6 Sol or GPT-5.6 Sol Pro cheaper?
They cost the same on output tokens: 240 credits per million each. 1 credit = $0.10, computed from the raw provider rate with a 1.20x margin.
Which has the larger context window, GPT-5.6 Sol or GPT-5.6 Sol Pro?
Neither: both take 1.1M tokens.
Can I use both GPT-5.6 Sol and GPT-5.6 Sol Pro on Zeplik?
Yes. Zeplik is a multi-model chat, so both sit behind one account and you can switch between them mid-conversation to compare answers on your own prompt.
Do GPT-5.6 Sol and GPT-5.6 Sol Pro need a paid plan?
Both need a paid plan (Plus or above). Usage is then billed in credits from your monthly allowance.

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