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GPT-6 Sol vs GPT-5.6 Sol

The generational swap with no price to argue about: GPT-6 Sol replaces GPT-5.6 Sol at an identical $2 in and $10 out, with the same 1,050,000-token window.

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.

Side by side

GPT-6 Sol

OpenAI

GPT-6 Sol is the cost-efficient high-end model in OpenAI's GPT-6 series, positioned below the flagship GPT-6 Astra and above the fast GPT-6 Luna tier.

Provider
OpenAI
Context window
1.1M tokens
Input price
24.0 credits / 1M tokens ($2.00 raw)
Output price
120 credits / 1M tokens ($10.00 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

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
24.0 credits / 1M tokens ($2.00 raw)
Output price
120 credits / 1M tokens ($10.00 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 both on Zeplik

The honest answer to most model debates is to run your own prompt on both. Zeplik puts GPT-6 Sol and GPT-5.6 Sol in the same chat, so you can switch mid-conversation and compare answers on the work you actually do.

Pick a model and ask. Your prompt opens in the Zeplik app with that model selected.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between GPT-6 Sol and GPT-5.6 Sol?
Output pricing is close: 120 vs 120 credits per 1M tokens. Both take the same 1.1M-token context window. GPT-6 Sol is the newer release (September 2026 vs July 2026).
Is GPT-6 Sol or GPT-5.6 Sol cheaper?
They cost the same on output tokens: 120 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-6 Sol or GPT-5.6 Sol?
Neither: both take 1.1M tokens.
Can I use both GPT-6 Sol and GPT-5.6 Sol 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-6 Sol and GPT-5.6 Sol 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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