OpenAI and Anthropic sharply cut LLM prices amid growing competition
OpenAI and Anthropic lowered prices for several models between July and September 2026. OpenAI cut GPT-5.6 Luna’s API prices by 80% and later introduced GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6.1 Sol at lower rates, while Anthropic priced Opus 5.5 below Opus 5. The announcements point to improved inference and serving e





