Models

GPT 5.6 Luna vs Ling 2.6 Flash (free)

Compare GPT 5.6 Luna from OpenAI and Ling 2.6 Flash (free) from InclusionAI on key metrics including benchmarks, price, context length, and other model features. Access both models and hundreds of others through the AIHubMix API.

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GPT 5.6 Luna
OpenAI · text, image → text

GPT-5.6 Luna is designed for cost-sensitive, high-volume workloads. It roughly corresponds to the nano model tier used in earlier GPT-5 families.

Input$0.2 /M
Output$1.2 /M
Cache read$0.02 /M
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Ling 2.6 Flash (free)
InclusionAI · text → text

Ling-2.6-flash is an efficient instruction-tuned model developed by inclusionAI, with 104B total parameters and 7.4B active parameters. It is built for practical agent scenarios where low latency, reliable execution, and token efficiency matter. In tasks like coding, document understanding, and lightweight agent workflows, it offers competitive performance for its size while using noticeably fewer tokens, making it well-suited for cost-sensitive and high-throughput applications.

Input$2 /M
Output$2 /M

Pricing & Specifications

Prices are per million tokens. Time to First Token and throughput are rolling averages measured on AIHubMix.

GPT 5.6 Luna
Ling 2.6 Flash (free)
Input /M
$0.2
$2
Output /M
$1.2
$2
Cache read /M
$0.02
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Context length
1,050,000
262,100
Max output
128,000
32,000
Time to First Token
4.8 s
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Throughput
45.4 tok/s
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Modalities
textimage
text
Supported Parameters
toolsthinkingstructured outputs
long context
API Formats
chat_completions · responses
chat_completions
Released
July 9, 2026
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Promotional prices show the discounted rate; see each model page for promotion windows.

Activity Past 30 Days

Daily traffic served through AIHubMix — how demand for each model is trending.

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Tokens / day

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Requests / day

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Performance Past 3 Days

Measured on real AIHubMix traffic, hourly buckets. Gaps mean no traffic in that hour.

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Throughput (tok/s)

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TTFT (s)

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Uptime (%)

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Cost calculator

Estimate your monthly bill for the same workload on each model.

GPT 5.6 Luna
$30.00 /mo
Ling 2.6 Flash (free)
$150 /mo

Monthly = daily × 30. Discounted rates applied where a promotion is active.

FAQ

Which is cheaper: GPT 5.6 Luna, Ling 2.6 Flash (free)?

GPT 5.6 Luna: $1.2/M output tokens; Ling 2.6 Flash (free): $2/M. Use the cost calculator above to estimate your own workload.

How large is each context window?

GPT 5.6 Luna accepts 1,050,000 and Ling 2.6 Flash (free) accepts 262,100 input tokens. Maximum output per request is 128,000 tokens on GPT 5.6 Luna and 32,000 tokens on Ling 2.6 Flash (free).

What inputs and capabilities does each model support?

GPT 5.6 Luna accepts text and image input and supports tool calling, thinking and structured outputs; Ling 2.6 Flash (free) accepts text input and supports long context.

Can I call GPT 5.6 Luna and Ling 2.6 Flash (free) with the same API key?

Yes. AIHubMix serves every model on this page behind one OpenAI-compatible endpoint, so switching between them is a one-line change to the model field — no second account, key or SDK.

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