OpenAI models: Every model (including GPT-5.6) and what it's best for
Keeping track of all the new AI models getting released at the moment is practically a full-time job. The most recent model, GPT-5.6, was released less than three months after GPT 5.5, which itself was released two months after GPT-5.4. I've been writing about OpenAI's models for the past few years, and it feels like every time I publish an article, another new model drops.
Key Takeaways
- This is your complete guide to all of OpenAI's major models.
We'll look at what each one is good for, how much they cost, and how to make the most of them in your work.
- Three phases to move from disconnected AI pilots to orchestrated systems that scale.
OpenAI is one of the worst offenders (or prolific innovators), and things aren't helped by how confusing all the OpenAI model names are.
- But first, I have to apologize for the crimes against consistent naming conventions, capitalization, and hyphenation we're all going to have to endure.
GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.4 nano, gpt-oss-120b, and GPT Image 2 are a few of OpenAI's models.
- Its ChatGPT chatbot and DALL·E 2 image generator essentially kickstarted the current AI boom.
Over the past few years, it's continued to develop large language models , multimodal models , and text-to-image models .
- That means you can also use them to develop your own AI-powered tools and connect them to thousands of other apps using Zapier .
This is your complete guide to all of OpenAI's major models. We'll look at what each one is good for, how much they cost, and how to make the most of them in your work. See how Zapier helps you manage, secure, and scale automation across your organization.
Three phases to move from disconnected AI pilots to orchestrated systems that scale. Keeping track of all the new AI models getting released at the moment is practically a full-time job. The most recent model, GPT-5.6, was released less than three months after GPT 5.5, which itself was released two months after GPT-5.4.
I've been writing about OpenAI's models for the past few years, and it feels like every time I publish an article, another new model drops. OpenAI is one of the worst offenders (or prolific innovators), and things aren't helped by how confusing all the OpenAI model names are. So, let's try to simplify things: consider this your complete guide to all of OpenAI's major models.
For more details please read the original article at Zapier AI Blog.
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