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Claude Opus 4.1 vs GPT-5.6 Sol

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Language Models · verified 13 Aug 2026

Claude Opus 4.1Anthropicdeprecated
GPT-5.6 SolOpenAIcurrent
3 slots left
SpecificationClaude Opus 4.1GPT-5.6 Sol
SummaryRetires 5 August 2026 — migrate now.Flagship tier of the GPT-5.6 family.
Context1M+
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Released9 Jul 2026
Model IDclaude-opus-4-1
CategoryLanguage ModelsLanguage Models
OfficialAnthropicOpenAI

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Claude Opus 4.1

Retires 5 August 2026 — migrate now.

Best for migrating away.

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GPT-5.6 Sol

  • Three tiers: Sol, Terra, Luna
  • Adjustable reasoning effort from none to max
  • Broad rollout began 9 July 2026

Best for all-round work.

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