Claude Sonnet 5 vs GPT-5.6 Sol
Facts only. This page does not pick a winner. For a picked winner, see the use case comparison on Tools.
| Claude Sonnet 5 | GPT-5.6 Sol | |
|---|---|---|
| API model IDs | claude-sonnet-5 | gpt-5.6-sol |
| Context window | 1,000,000 | 1,050,000 |
| Lifecycle | active | active |
| License | proprietary | proprietary |
| Trains on API data | No | No |
| Zero data retention | on-request | on-request |
| Input per 1M tokens | $2 (verified 2026-09-08) | $4 (verified 2026-09-08) |
Frequently asked questions
- Which has the larger context window, Claude Sonnet 5 or GPT-5.6 Sol?
- Claude Sonnet 5 holds 1,000,000 tokens and GPT-5.6 Sol holds 1,050,000. GPT-5.6 Sol holds more. The context window counts the prompt, any attached files, and the reply together.
- Which is cheaper, Claude Sonnet 5 or GPT-5.6 Sol?
- Per million input tokens, Claude Sonnet 5 was $2 (verified 2026-09-08) and GPT-5.6 Sol was $4 (verified 2026-09-08). Claude Sonnet 5 is cheaper per input token. Output tokens cost $10 and $20 respectively, and output volume usually decides the bill.
- Does Claude Sonnet 5 or GPT-5.6 Sol train on API data?
- Claude Sonnet 5 does not train on API data by default, and GPT-5.6 Sol does not train on API data by default. Zero data retention is on-request for Claude Sonnet 5 and on-request for GPT-5.6 Sol. Verified 2026-09-08 and 2026-09-08 against the providers' own documentation.
- Is Claude Sonnet 5 or GPT-5.6 Sol being retired?
- Claude Sonnet 5 is active. GPT-5.6 Sol is active. Lifecycle checked 2026-09-08 and 2026-09-08. Pin a dated snapshot ID rather than an alias if a retirement would break you.