Best OpenAI model for everyday work
For everyday work with OpenAI, use GPT-6 Luna at low effort.
GPT-6 Luna at low effort
Low effortreasoning.effort = low
Handles emails, drafts and quick questions at 20x less than 6.1 Sol, and low effort keeps it quick. Step up to 6.1 Sol for important drafts.
How it compares
Prices are in US dollars per million tokens, input then output. GPT-6 Luna costs $0.10 / $0.50.
| Model | Price | Against the pick |
|---|---|---|
| GPT-6.1 Sol | $2 / $10 | The upgrade for important writing: 52 against 37 on the Artificial Analysis index, at 20x the price. |
| GPT-6 Astra | $10 / $50 | A hundred times the price for an email. |
| GPT-6 SolOlder | $2 / $10 | Replaced by 6.1 Sol at the same price. |
Setting it in the API
In an API request, set the model and effort like this:
model: "gpt-6-luna", reasoning: { effort: "low" }
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Prices are per million tokens, input / output. We pick for the best result per dollar, so a pricier model can score higher and still lose out. This pick last changed Oct 9, 2026. Sources: Anthropic docs, OpenAI docs, Gemini docs, Artificial Analysis, Vals AI.Last checked Oct 12, 2026.
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