Astra added to the Aivorix catalog
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GPT-6 Astra
An OpenAI model for teams evaluating demanding reasoning and agent workflows.
Astra is a model; ChatGPT is an application. Model specifications do not establish a subscription’s limits or your account’s access.
First releasedDocumented by September 7, 2026
CompanyOpenAI
Best forComplex coding, research and multi-step agent work with a configurable model
PricingAPI / 1M tokens: $10 input, $1 cached input, $50 output; long-context/tool charges extra
What GPT-6 Astra is today
Use this dossier to decide what to test before adopting Astra. Start with tasks where your existing system needs substantial correction, then compare the cost and quality of completed work.
The specification is useful for planning input size and output requirements. It does not establish accuracy on your documents, repository or research questions.
Reading note
Product features and underlying models are documented separately. Roadmap items include only provider-announced work; rumors are excluded.
Major versions and what changed
Selected milestones that materially changed the product.
GPT-5.6 Sol to Astra: documented specifications
The comparison uses provider-published capabilities and named evaluations, not a generic marketing score.
| Dimension | Previous | Current | Measured difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input / output price per 1M tokens | $4 / $20 | $10 / $50 | 2.5× standard token rates; total task cost varies |
| Context window | 1.05M tokens | 1.05M tokens | Same published capacity |
| Maximum output | 128K tokens | 128K tokens | Same published limit |
Published specifications, with benchmark gaps visible
The homepage now includes provider-published Astra benchmark results alongside a separate feature-coverage ranking. Benchmark scores retain their evaluation and model settings.
Context tokens
Published model capacity.
Check evidenceMaximum output tokens
Published output limit.
Check evidenceDeepSWE v1.1
OpenAI-reported coding result; not an Aivorix test.
Check evidenceHow the important features work
What happens behind the button, where it helps and what to verify.
Asynchronous tools
Application integration requiredHow it works: The model can continue independent work while a tool is pending.
Best use: Workflows with slow external operations.
Watch: Your application remains responsible for execution and result handling.
Mid-turn steering
Responses API over WebSocketHow it works: Additional instructions can redirect ongoing work.
Best use: Changing requirements during a long task.
Watch: Validate that completed work remains consistent with the new request.
Reasoning controls
low through maxHow it works: Choose the reasoning effort for the task.
Best use: Testing quality and latency tradeoffs.
Watch: Astra does not offer the none setting.
LIMITS
What the headline features do not guarantee
- Specifications are not a guarantee of task accuracy.
- Budget for review, retries and enabled tools.
- Confirm current access and billing in your account.
Announced roadmap, without speculation
Status reflects the provider's latest public wording. “No public date” means there is no verified launch schedule.
No public date
Future releases and access
This dossier does not infer a future release schedule. Check current model documentation before rollout.
Official announcementPrimary sources
Provider announcements, help documentation and system information.
- 1Astra published evaluation tables
OpenAI · Reviewed September 7, 2026
- 2Astra model specification
OpenAI · Reviewed September 7, 2026
- 3Astra workflow guidance
OpenAI · Reviewed September 7, 2026
- 4Model comparison
OpenAI · Reviewed September 7, 2026
Last editorial verification: 2026-09-07. Prices, access limits, preview status and model routing can change after this date.