LLM
GA
Proprietary
GPT-6 Astra
The hardest reasoning, software, and computer-use work
Release2026-09-03
Context1.05M
Max output128,000 tokens
ParametersUndisclosed
Local / VRAMAPI only
LicenseProprietary
Overview
GPT-6 Astra is a model in the LLM category from OpenAI. It was released in 2026-09-03. The vendor is based in US. Best for: The hardest reasoning, software, and computer-use work.
Notes: September 2026 flagship; the 6.1 release was delayed due to safety testing.
Strengths
- Frontier reasoning and agentic coding
- 1M context + 128K output
- Strong tool use / computer use
Limits
- The most expensive OpenAI tier
- No audio or image output
- Parameter count not disclosed
Specifications
| Vendor | OpenAI |
|---|---|
| Category | LLM |
| Release | 2026-09-03 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Proprietary |
| Commercial use | Not specified |
| Context window | 1.05M |
| Max output tokens | 128,000 |
| Input modalities | Text, Image |
| Output modalities | Text |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1 |
| Local deployment | No |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | $10 / $50 per 1M token |
| Confidence | High |
| Vendor country | US |
| Vendor type | Frontier lab |
Pricing & hardware
$10 / $50 per 1M token
API-only: local GPU memory is not applicable. API access is available.