GPT-5.6 Sol vs GPT-6.1 Terra.
Verdict by category, tale of the tape, shared benchmarks only, and cost at three workloads — all from the tracked data.
Verdict by category
| Category | GPT-5.6 Sol | GPT-6.1 Terra | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Score | 86.7 | 83.2 | GPT-5.6 Sol |
| Coding (SWE-bench %) | — | — | — |
| Reasoning (GPQA %) | 94.6 | — | — |
| Context (tokens) | 1050000 | 1050000 | Draw |
| Speed (tok/s) | — | — | — |
| Price (blended $/1M) | $8.00 | $2.00 | GPT-6.1 Terra (cheaper) |
Tale of the tape
| Spec | GPT-5.6 Sol | GPT-6.1 Terra |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Released | Jul 9, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| League Score | 87 | 83 |
| Context | 1,050,000 tokens | 1,050,000 tokens |
| Max output | 128,000 | 128,000 |
| $/1M input | $4.00 | $1.00 |
| $/1M output | $20.00 | $5.00 |
| Weights | Closed | Closed |
| Speed | — | — |
Head-to-head benchmarks (shared only)
| Benchmark | GPT-5.6 Sol | GPT-6.1 Terra |
|---|---|---|
| LiveBench overall | 76.3 | 77.8 |
Cost at three workloads
| Workload | GPT-5.6 Sol | GPT-6.1 Terra |
|---|---|---|
| Light — 1M in / 250K out | $9.00 | $2.25 |
| Standard — 10M in / 2.5M out | $90.00 | $22.50 |
| Long-context — 50M in / 5M out | $300.00 | $75.00 |
The pick
Pick GPT-5.6 Sol if you want the higher overall League Score.
Pick GPT-6.1 Terra if you want the lower running cost.
All figures from the model database — sources and dates on each model page. Cost your own workload or compare a different pair.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better overall, GPT-5.6 Sol or GPT-6.1 Terra?
GPT-5.6 Sol leads on overall League Score, 87 to 83 — a gap of 4 points on a composite of sourced benchmarks. That is overall form, not every category: check the per-category verdicts before choosing.
Which is cheaper, GPT-5.6 Sol or GPT-6.1 Terra?
GPT-6.1 Terra is cheaper: $2.00 vs $8.00 blended per 1M tokens (3:1 input/output mix) — about 4.0x less per token.
Which has the bigger context window, GPT-5.6 Sol or GPT-6.1 Terra?
Neither — both take 1.1M of context.
Are GPT-5.6 Sol and GPT-6.1 Terra open source?
GPT-5.6 Sol is closed weights — API access only; GPT-6.1 Terra is closed weights — API access only.