GPT-5.6 Luna Pro alternatives

Best GPT-5.6 Luna Pro alternatives

10 models that can stand in for GPT-5.6 Luna Pro, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

GPT-5.6 Luna Pro

Input / 1M
$0.20
Output / 1M
$1.20
Context
1.05M
Intelligence
Not available

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from GPT-5.6 Luna Pro, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top GPT-5.6 Luna Pro alternatives

Each model is scored against GPT-5.6 Luna Pro. Green means better, red means worse.

GPT-5.6 Luna Pro as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$0.20Output / 1M$1.20Context1.05MIntelligenceNot availableReference model
Input / 1M$0.15-25%Output / 1M$0.50-58%Context1.05M0%Intelligence41.8Compare
Why switch:2.4x cheaper outputAccepts videoNewer release
Input / 1M$0.30+50%Output / 1M$1.20Context1.05M0%Intelligence39.5Compare
Why switch:Newer release
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Input / 1M$0.10-50%Output / 1M$0.50-58%Context1.05MIntelligence38.1Compare
Why switch:2.4x cheaper outputNewer release
Input / 1M$0.20Output / 1M$1.20Context1.05MIntelligence37.3Compare
Input / 1M$0.00-98%Output / 1M$1.28+7%Context1.05M0%Intelligence34.3Compare
Why switch:Newer release
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MiniMax M3

MiniMax

Input / 1M$0.30+50%Output / 1M$1.20Context1.05M0%Intelligence29.2Compare
Why switch:Accepts video
Input / 1M$0.01-95%Output / 1M$1.28+7%Context1.05M0%Intelligence24.4Compare
Input / 1M$0.20Output / 1M$1.25+4%Context400K-62%Intelligence20.7Compare
Input / 1M$0.40+100%Output / 1M$1.60+33%Context1.05M0%Intelligence10.2Compare
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Input / 1M$0.75+275%Output / 1M$2.25+88%Context1.05M0%IntelligenceNot availableCompare
Why switch:Newer release

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to GPT-5.6 Luna Pro?

GLM 5.3 Flash from Z.ai ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.50 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1.20 for GPT-5.6 Luna Pro.

Is there a cheaper alternative to GPT-5.6 Luna Pro?

Yes. GLM 5.3 Flash charges $0.50 per 1M output tokens, versus $1.20 for GPT-5.6 Luna Pro.

Can I try GPT-5.6 Luna Pro and its alternatives at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare GPT-5.6 Luna Pro with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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