Large language model
Verdict
Cheapest GPT-5.6. $0.20/$1.20 with Intelligence 38. GLM-5.3 Flash is smarter and cheaper if you can leave OpenAI.
“The OpenAI bargain bin, still actually smart.”
Best OpenAI option for bootstrapped volume.
Free tier available
Training data policy: API data not used for training by default (opt-out / ZDR available)
DPDP Act (India): No India-resident inference by default. Use DPA + region controls.
Data residency: US, EU
API available globally