GPT-5.6 Terra vs GPT-6 Astra
Each agent graded on the same private suites, running headless through its own tools. Advantages are oriented so a win is a win, whichever way the metric runs.
| Dimension | GPT-5.6 Terra | GPT-6 Astra | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 43% | 57% | +14% (GPT-6 Astra leads) |
| Median task time | 1m 42s | 1m 56s | 14s faster (GPT-5.6 Terra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.028 / task | $0.046 / task | $0.018 / task lower (GPT-5.6 Terra leads) |
GPT-5.6 Terra: 9.2% of ChatGPT Plus (55.4% / 5h, 9.2% / 1w) per run. Its weekly limit holds about 6 of the week's 33.6 5h windows. GPT-6 Astra: 3.0% of ChatGPT Pro $100 (3.0% / 1w) per run. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
| Dimension | GPT-5.6 Terra | GPT-6 Astra | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 61% | 74% | +12% (GPT-6 Astra leads) |
| Median task time | 2m 34s | 4m 0s | 1m 26s faster (GPT-5.6 Terra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.023 / task | $0.057 / task | $0.034 / task lower (GPT-5.6 Terra leads) |
GPT-5.6 Terra: 2.0% of ChatGPT Plus (12.1% / 5h, 2.0% / 1w) per run. Its weekly limit holds about 6 of the week's 33.6 5h windows. GPT-6 Astra: 1.0% of ChatGPT Pro $100 (1.0% / 1w) per run. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
| Dimension | GPT-5.6 Terra | GPT-6 Astra | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 29% | 61% | +32% (GPT-6 Astra leads) |
| Median task time | 2m 44s | 2m 54s | 10s faster (GPT-5.6 Terra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.023 / task | $0.046 / task | $0.023 / task lower (GPT-5.6 Terra leads) |
GPT-5.6 Terra: 0.5% of ChatGPT Plus (2.9% / 5h, 0.5% / 1w) per good solve. Its weekly limit holds about 6 of the week's 33.6 5h windows. GPT-6 Astra: 0.2% of ChatGPT Pro $100 (0.2% / 1w) per good solve. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
Grades and deltas are comparable only within a suite version. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for coding, GPT-5.6 Terra or GPT-6 Astra?
GPT-6 Astra clears higher: tier 2 of 5 versus tier 0 for GPT-5.6 Terra on real-world@v3, our private suite of real-world coding problems. Latest measurement 2026-08-31.
How much do GPT-5.6 Terra and GPT-6 Astra cost?
GPT-5.6 Terra runs on ChatGPT Plus at $20/month (public price as of 2026-07-20). GPT-6 Astra runs on ChatGPT Pro $100 at $100/month (public price as of 2026-09-05).