GPT-6.1 Sol offers near-Astra intelligence at 1/5 the price; Dots don't count against usage
kimmonismus · x · 2026-09-30
kimmonismus shared two key billing details:
- GPT-6.1 Sol: near-Astra intelligence at 1/5 of Astra's price, called a strong counter to Sonnet 5.5
- Dots don't count against your usage limits, available starting today for Pro and Business
For paying users, Dots effectively add free always-on agent capacity as price competition intensifies.
Related event: OpenAI Launches Dots, Always-On Agents Powered by GPT-6 Astra(46 posts)→
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