OpenAI reduced GPT-5.6 Luna's price by 80% thanks to efficiency gains from GPT-5.6 Sol, making it the cheapest option for developers and enterprises in MENA.

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OpenAI slashes GPT-5.6 Luna price by 80%: A game-changer for cheap models

GPT-5.6 Luna Price Drop: A Radical Shift

FAQ

What is GPT-5.6 Luna?

GPT-5.6 Luna is a low-cost language model from OpenAI, designed for simple to moderate tasks with competitive performance.

How does Luna's price compare to Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite?

Luna is now cheaper: $0.20/M input vs $0.25 for Gemini Flash-Lite, and $1.20/M output vs $1.50.

Should MENA teams adopt Luna now?

Yes, if you use cheap models for simple tasks, Luna offers the best price with competitive performance, significantly reducing costs.

Source: Simon Willison (LLM & tools)

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