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GPT-6.1 Terra

GPT-6.1 Terra is the mid-tier model in OpenAI's GPT-6.1 series, priced below GPT-6.1 Sol.

At a glance

Input / 1M
$1
Output / 1M
$5
Context
1.05M
Max output
128K
Intelligence
48.1
Released
Oct 2026
File inputImage inputText inputReasoningTool calling

Pricing

GPT-6.1 Terra API pricing

Per-token rates, plus what common tasks actually cost.

Input tokensPer 1M tokens$1
Output tokensPer 1M tokens$5
Cached input (read)Per 1M tokens$0.05
Cache writePer 1M tokens$1.25
Long-context pricingPrompts above 272K tokens$2 in / $7.50 out
Web searchPer request$0.01

Chat message

2K in, 500 out

$4.50

per 1,000 requests

Coding task

30K in, 4K out

$50

per 1,000 requests

Long document summary

150K in, 2K out

$160

per 1,000 requests

Benchmarks

GPT-6.1 Terra benchmark scores

Independent scores from Artificial Analysis. Higher is better.

Intelligence index

48.1

Coding index

Not available

Agentic index

Not available

Specs

Context window and capabilities

What it can read, what it can write, and which API features it supports.

Context window
1.05M tokens
Max output
128K tokens
Input types
File, Image, Text
Output types
Text
Reasoning effort
Max, Extra high, High, Medium, Low, None
Release date
October 26, 2026
  • Tool calling
  • Structured outputs
  • JSON mode
  • Reasoning
  • Temperature
  • Stop sequences
  • Deterministic seed
  • Verbosity control

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does GPT-6.1 Terra cost?

GPT-6.1 Terra costs $1 per 1M input tokens and $5 per 1M output tokens through the API. A typical chat message costs about $4.50 per 1,000 messages.

What is the context window of GPT-6.1 Terra?

GPT-6.1 Terra accepts up to 1.05M tokens of input and can write up to 128K tokens in a single response.

What is the best alternative to GPT-6.1 Terra?

Gemini 4 Argon from Google is a strong alternative. It offers: higher intelligence score, accepts audio and video.

Can I use GPT-6.1 Terra alongside other models?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to GPT-6.1 Terra and any other models you pick at the same time, so you can compare answers side by side.

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