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OpenAI Cuts GPT-5.6 Luna Price by 80% Soon After Launch
OpenAI has cut API prices for its GPT-5.6 Luna and Terra models soon after their launch on July 9. The reduction is driven by enhanced system efficiency, with Luna’s input price dropping from $1 to $0.20 per million tokens. Terra's price also saw a 20% decrease. Notably, the changes aim to broaden accessibility and support users while delivering improved performance.
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Published 1 Aug 2026, 08:55 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Luna price reduced by 80% effective July 30.
- Input costs for Luna drop from $1 to $0.20 per million tokens.
- Output costs for Luna fall from $6 to $1.20 per million tokens.
- Terra prices reduced by 20%, input costs now $2 per million tokens.
- OpenAI introduces Fast mode for GPT-5.6 Sol, speeding up processing.
Interesting facts
- Improvements led to a more than 15% increase in token-generation efficiency.
- Serving costs for GPT-5.6 Sol decreased by 20%.
What changed