GPT-6 Luna vs Grok-4.1
GPT-6 Luna leads the LLM Stats Score 44.5 to 19.5. GPT-6 Luna is 30.0x cheaper per token.
OpenAI · xAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
GPT-6 Luna leads the overall LLM Stats Score 44.5 to 19.5, ranking #40 overall.
On price, GPT-6 Luna is roughly 30.0x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GPT-6 Luna also accepts a larger context window (1,050,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose GPT-6 Luna
- overall performance matters — it scores 44.5 and ranks #40 on LLM Stats
- cost matters — it's about 30.0x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,050,000 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Sep 2026
Choose Grok-4.1
- you want predictable pricing at $3.00/M input and $15.00/M output
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
5 reported for GPT-6 Luna · 4 for Grok-4.1
GPT-6 Luna and Grok-4.1don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GPT-6 Luna ($0.10/1M tokens) is 30.0x cheaper than Grok-4.1 ($3.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, GPT-6 Luna ($0.50/1M tokens) is 30.0x cheaper than Grok-4.1 ($15.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Grok-4.1 is more expensive than GPT-6 Luna.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-6 Luna accepts 1,050,000 input tokens compared to Grok-4.1's 256,000 tokens. GPT-6 Luna can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while Grok-4.1 is limited to 8,000 tokens.
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Both GPT-6 Luna and Grok-4.1 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GPT-6 Luna
Grok-4.1
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.
Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.
Proprietary
Closed source
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GPT-6 Luna was released on 2026-09-22, while Grok-4.1 was released on 2025-11-17.
GPT-6 Luna is 10 months newer than Grok-4.1.
Sep 22, 2026
0 days ago
10mo newerNov 17, 2025
10 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-6 Luna has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2026-05-18, while Grok-4.1's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm GPT-6 Luna's training data extends to 2026-05-18, but cannot make a direct comparison without Grok-4.1's cutoff date.
May 2026
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Provider Availability
GPT-6 Luna is available from OpenAI. Grok-4.1 is available from xAI.
GPT-6 Luna
Grok-4.1
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GPT-6 Luna and Grok-4.1 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GPT-6 Luna vs Grok-4.1.