Best OpenAI Models for SQL & Data Analysis

Match · Updated July 2026

The best OpenAI model for SQL and data analysis is GPT-5.6 Sol, with a 77.4 Coding Index and structured-output support for valid, parseable queries. GPT-5.6 Terra (76.7) and GPT-5.5 (74.9) round out the top three.

77.4Coding

58.9Intelligence

74 t/sSpeed

$5.00Input /M

1.1MContext

The best AI models for writing SQL, analyzing data and powering analytics workflows — ranked by the Artificial Analysis Coding Index among models with structured-output support, so query generation comes back as valid, parseable SQL and JSON.

Frequently asked

Which OpenAI model writes the best SQL?

What's a good alternative to GPT-5.6 Sol?

GPT-5.6 Terra (76.7) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by GPT-5.5 (74.9). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many OpenAI models are there?

modelgrep tracks 67 OpenAI models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by GPT-5.6 Sol. 23 of them qualify for this ranking.

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