Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 17 Aug 2026
GPT-5.5 alternatives: 15 models in or near grid F6
The closest model to GPT-5.5 on the atlas is Grok 4.20, in a neighbouring square, at $1.25 per 1M input tokens against GPT-5.5’s . 11 of the 15 nearest models are cheaper on input; the cheapest is Grok 4.20 at $1.25. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDF6No other modelGPT-5.5 is alone in F6.
GPT-5.5Its 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (3 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDE6 | $1–3 | >1M | Grok 4.20, Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent, GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, GPT-6 Sol, GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-5.4 |
| GRIDF5 | $3–10 | 1M | Claude Sonnet 4.5, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 5.5, Qwen3.8 Max Prime, Claude Opus 4.6, Claude Opus 4.7, Claude Opus 4.8, Claude Opus 5 |
| GRIDF6 | $3–10 | >1M | GPT-5.5 |
Top 15 alternatives
Ranked by steps away on the atlas, then cheaper before pricier, then input price
| # | Model | Grid | Why it fits | Input / 1M | vs GPT-5.5 | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | GPT-5.5OpenAI · the model you’re replacing | GRIDF6 | Baseline | $5.00 | — | $30.00 | 1.05M | |
| 1 | Grok 4.20xAI | GRIDE6 | Neighbouring square E6, 75% cheaper input, 1.9× the context | $1.25 | −75% | $2.50 | 2M | |
| 2 | Grok 4.20 Multi-AgentxAI | GRIDE6 | Neighbouring square E6, 75% cheaper input, 1.9× the context | $1.25 | −75% | $2.50 | 2M | |
| 3 | GPT-5.6 SolOpenAI | GRIDE6 | Same maker, neighbouring square E6, 60% cheaper input | $2.00 | −60% | $10.00 | 1.05M | |
| 4 | GPT-5.6 TerraOpenAI | GRIDE6 | Same maker, neighbouring square E6, 60% cheaper input | $2.00 | −60% | $12.00 | 1.05M | |
| 5 | GPT-6 SolOpenAI | GRIDE6 | Same maker, neighbouring square E6, 60% cheaper input | $2.00 | −60% | $10.00 | 1.05M | |
| 6 | GPT-6.1 SolOpenAI | GRIDE6 | Same maker, neighbouring square E6, 60% cheaper input | $2.00 | −60% | $10.00 | 1.05M | |
| 7 | GPT-5.4OpenAI | GRIDE6 | Same maker, neighbouring square E6, 50% cheaper input | $2.50 | −50% | $15.00 | 1.05M | |
| 8 | Claude Sonnet 4.5Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Neighbouring square F5, 40% cheaper input | $3.00 | −40% | $15.00 | 1M | |
| 9 | Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Neighbouring square F5, 40% cheaper input | $3.00 | −40% | $15.00 | 1M | |
| 10 | Claude Opus 5.5Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Neighbouring square F5, 20% cheaper input | $4.00 | −20% | $20.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 11 | Qwen3.8 Max PrimeQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDF5 | Neighbouring square F5, 20% cheaper input | $4.00 | −20% | $12.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 12 | Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Neighbouring square F5, same input price | $5.00 | same | $25.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 13 | Claude Opus 4.7Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Neighbouring square F5, same input price | $5.00 | same | $25.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 14 | Claude Opus 4.8Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Neighbouring square F5, same input price | $5.00 | same | $25.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 15 | Claude Opus 5Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Neighbouring square F5, same input price | $5.00 | same | $25.00 | 1M | Compare → |
What switching saves
3,000 input + 800 output tokens × 1,000 requests a day
Σ Derived from standard-tier prices; excludes caching and batch discounts. Use your own numbers →
Larger-context alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grok 4.20xAI | $1.25 | 2M | |
| Grok 4.20 Multi-AgentxAI | $1.25 | 2M | |
| Llama 4 ScoutMeta | $0.10 | 1.31M |
Free alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M |
Compare GPT-5.5 head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to GPT-5.5?
Grok 4.20 ranks first: neighbouring square e6, 75% cheaper input, 1.9× the context. Input is $1.25 per 1M tokens against $5.00 for GPT-5.5. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to GPT-5.5?
Grok 4.20 at $1.25 per 1M input tokens, 75% less than GPT-5.5, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to GPT-5.5?
None of the 15 closest is marked open-weight in our records.
Which alternative has a larger context window?
Grok 4.20 and Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent hold more than GPT-5.5's 1.05M; the largest is Grok 4.20 at 2M.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from GPT-5.5's square F6: the same square first, then neighbouring squares. Within the same distance, cheaper models come before pricier ones, then the lowest input price wins. We hold no capability data, so we do not claim a model can do what GPT-5.5 does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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