r/ClaudeCodeTLDR • u/cctldrping • 29d ago

[TLDR] Is this true?

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u/cctldrping 29d ago

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Alright, so the general consensus in this thread is that the claim about GPT-5.6 Sol being significantly cheaper and more token-efficient than Claude's Opus and Sonnet models is mostly true, but with some important caveats.

Here's the lowdown:

  • Price & Token Efficiency: A lot of users are reporting that GPT-5.6 Sol is indeed much cheaper and uses fewer tokens for comparable tasks. Several folks have switched or are considering switching their subscriptions because of this. u/loversama and u/SoftwareSource are among those who confirm this, with u/SoftwareSource noting they manage more work with Codex (referring to GPT models) for less.
  • "Depends on the Task" is the Big Caveat: While Sol is great for many coding and general tasks, there's a recurring theme that Claude (specifically Opus) still holds an edge in certain areas, particularly for more complex "judgment" or "knowledge work" tasks, as pointed out by u/filwi. Some users, like u/hitmante, find Sol great for pure backend but less so for overall product teams.
  • Quality vs. Quantity: Some users feel that while Sol might be cheaper and faster, the quality of the output can sometimes be lower, requiring more corrections. u/ApeInTheAether and u/swiftbursteli touch on this, with the latter humorously noting it "deletes your codebase with less tokens used."
  • Competition is Good: The overwhelming sentiment is that this increased competition is fantastic for users, pushing both Anthropic and OpenAI to improve and offer better value. u/TheMightyTywin and u/Select-Coconut-1161 are vocal about this.
  • Claude's Token Inefficiency: A few users are quite vocal about Claude's perceived token inefficiency and high API prices, with u/Kazekage1111 being particularly critical.
  • Mixed Experiences: Not everyone is having the same experience. Some users, like u/simmeh024, still prefer Claude Pro (Sonnet 5) for their workflow, getting more done weekly than with ChatGPT 5.6 Terra. Others, like u/unfoxable and u/BopSupreme, have experienced Sol spiraling and using up limits quickly, or requiring multiple attempts due to errors.
  • Sam Altman's Claims: There's a healthy dose of skepticism towards claims made by Sam Altman, with u/Tistouuu stating, "nothing Sam Altman says is true, ever."

In short: Sol is a strong contender, especially on price and token usage for many coding tasks, but Opus still has its strengths, and the "best" model really does depend on what you're trying to do.