Model comparison
Compare GPT-5.6 Sol and Claude Fable 5.1 using the same provider-sourced text & reasoning rubric. No mystery score and no invented benchmark ranking.
Facts checked September 4, 2026
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| Model | Access | Estimated total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| GPT-5.6 SolOpenAI | OpenAI | $0.034 |
| Claude Fable 5.1Anthropic | Anthropic | $0.085 |
Quick take
OpenAI's flagship general model for difficult coding, analysis, and professional work, with a very large context window and a broad native tool set.
Budget with the long-context multiplier, cached-input rules, tool charges, and reasoning tokens—not only the headline input/output rate.
Anthropic's frontier model for ambitious, long-running agentic and coding work, with strong vision and enterprise marketplace availability.
Confirm whether the default 30-day retention, fallback safeguards, and selected cloud marketplace meet your governance requirements before adoption.
Compare the published facts
Values use each provider's own published units and limits. A blank means the provider did not publish a directly comparable value in the sources reviewed.
| Text & reasoning | GPT-5.6 Sol | Claude Fable 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Context windowMaximum combined prompt and working context documented by the provider. | 1.05M tokens | 1M tokens |
| Maximum outputProvider-published response limit, where available. | 128K tokens | 128K tokens |
| Knowledge cutoffLatest reliable knowledge date explicitly published by the model provider. Search and connected tools can retrieve newer information but do not change the model's built-in cutoff. | February 16, 2026 | June 2026 |
| Input priceCurrent standard list price per million input tokens unless noted. | $4 / 1M | $10 / 1M |
| Output priceCurrent standard list price per million output tokens unless noted. | $20 / 1M | $50 / 1M |
| InputsMedia types accepted by the listed model endpoint. | Text, image | Text, image, PDF |
| Tools & agentsSelected native tools and agent-building capabilities, not an exhaustive list. | Functions, web/file search, code, computer, MCP | Tool use, agents, vision, coding workflows |
How to choose
Start with the job you need to complete, then validate cost, access, and policy details on your exact provider route.
OpenAI says API inputs and outputs are not used for model training by default. Default abuse-monitoring logs may be retained for up to 30 days; qualifying organizations can request other controls.
Provider and API links
Fable requires 30-day retention for safety monitoring by default. Anthropic says enterprise data is not used for training without explicit permission; eligible enterprises can use EFS/customer-controlled storage or temporary zero-retention arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
GPT-5.6 Sol: OpenAI's flagship general model for difficult coding, analysis, and professional work, with a very large context window and a broad native tool set. Claude Fable 5.1: Anthropic's frontier model for ambitious, long-running agentic and coding work, with strong vision and enterprise marketplace availability.
Consider GPT-5.6 Sol when your priority is Complex coding and repository work. Consider Claude Fable 5.1 when your priority is Long-running autonomous projects. Test both with your own data and provider route before committing.
No. This comparison aligns provider-published facts for the Text & reasoning category. It does not claim a universal winner or combine incompatible third-party benchmark scores.
