This note covers the OpenAI post “Asana cuts model costs 76x in browser tests with GPT-6.1 Sol,” dated 2026-10-09 (source).
What Changed
Asana moved their browser agent over to OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra in Codex. In testing, this upgrade reduced their model costs by 76x. Performance improved too, with speed increasing approximately 5x.
What This Means for You
- If you work with browser agents or want to scale usage affordably, migrating to GPT-6 Astra from previous LLMs (likely 4.x or early 6.x) offers massive savings.
- Asana’s results suggest the new model is more capable, and also delivers results much faster. This can enable richer or more complex tasks in browser automations.
- If you’re using OpenAI Codex endpoints, check your current models in use—6 Astra may offer instant savings and performance improvements.
Takeaways
- Upgrade to GPT-6 Astra in Codex where possible.
- Revisit any cost-sensitive browser agent logic—there may be room to increase reliability or add features for free.