GPT-5.6 Sol alternatives

Best GPT-5.6 Sol alternatives

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

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Current Model

GPT-5.6 Sol

Input / 1M
$2
Output / 1M
$10
Context
1.05M
Intelligence
47

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

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

Ranked

Top GPT-5.6 Sol alternatives

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

GPT-5.6 Sol as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$10Context1.05MIntelligence47Reference model
Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$10Context1.05MIntelligence51.8+10%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release
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Claude Opus 5

Anthropic

Input / 1M$5+150%Output / 1M$25+150%Context1M-5%Intelligence50.8+8%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release
Input / 1M$1.25-37%Output / 1M$4.25-57%Context1.05M0%Intelligence48.1+2%Compare
Why switch:2.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts videoNewer release
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GPT-6 Sol

OpenAI

Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$10Context1.05MIntelligence47.6+1%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release
Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$6-40%Context500K-52%Intelligence46.4-1%Compare
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputNewer release
Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$6-40%Context1M-5%Intelligence45.4-3%Compare
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputAccepts videoNewer release
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Input / 1M$0.04-98%Output / 1M$7-30%Context1.05M0%Intelligence44.8-5%Compare
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputNewer release
Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$6-40%Context500K-52%Intelligence44.3-6%Compare
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputNewer release
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Kimi K3

Moonshot AI

Input / 1M$0.90-55%Output / 1M$14+40%Context1.05M0%Intelligence43.6-7%Compare
Why switch:Accepts videoNewer release
Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$12+20%Context1.05MIntelligence42.1-10%Compare
Why switch:Newer release

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to GPT-5.6 Sol?

GPT-6.1 Sol from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $10 per 1M output tokens, compared with $10 for GPT-5.6 Sol.

Is there a cheaper alternative to GPT-5.6 Sol?

Yes. Muse Spark 1.3 charges $4.25 per 1M output tokens, versus $10 for GPT-5.6 Sol.

Can I try GPT-5.6 Sol 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 Sol with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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Send one prompt to GPT-5.6 Sol and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.