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title: "gpt-oss-120b Cost Calculator - Groq"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gpt-oss-120b from Groq. Input costs $0.15 and output $0.60 per 1M tokens."
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# gpt-oss-120b Cost Calculator - Groq

> Calculate the cost of using gpt-oss-120b from Groq. Input costs $0.15 and output $0.60 per 1M tokens.

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## About gpt-oss-120b

gpt-oss-120b is a chat model from Groq, one of 7 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 681 out of 3501 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. gpt-oss-120b supports function calling, reasoning, web search, structured output — one of only 6 chat models with this combination. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Pricing

Published Groq pricing for gpt-oss-120b.

- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.60 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **131,072 Max Input Tokens.**
- **65,536 Max Output Tokens.**
- **65,536 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gpt-oss-120b supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Web Search, Parallel Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, gpt-oss-120b ranks 681 out of 3501 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 78% of models in this category.

gpt-oss-120b is one of 7 Groq chat models, one of only 6 chat models combining function calling, reasoning, structured output, web search.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-oss-120b |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| qwen3.8-flash | Dashscope | $0.15 | $0.47 | 0% |
| qwen3.8-omni-flash | Dashscope | $0.15 | $0.47 | 0% |
| qwen3.8-flash | Qwen Ai Platform | $0.15 | $0.47 | 0% |
| qwen3.8-omni-flash | Qwen Ai Platform | $0.15 | $0.47 | 0% |
| hy3 | Aihubmix | $0.16 | $0.62 | +4% |

## More from Groq

- [llama-guard-3-8b ($0.20/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq/model/llama-guard-3-8b.md)
- [gpt-oss-20b ($0.07/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq/model/gpt-oss-20b.md)
- [gpt-oss-safeguard-20b ($0.07/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq/model/gpt-oss-safeguard-20b.md)
- [llama-prompt-guard-2-86m ($0.04/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq/model/llama-prompt-guard-2-86m.md)

## Related Resources

- [Groq status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/groq.md)
- [gpt-oss-120b specifications](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/groq/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [All Groq pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-oss-120b cheaper than qwen3.8-flash?

No. gpt-oss-120b costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while qwen3.8-flash costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making qwen3.8-flash 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-oss-120b may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-oss-120b pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-oss-120b input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 75% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 681 out of 3501 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.71.

### What makes gpt-oss-120b different from other Groq models?

Among Groq's 7 chat models, gpt-oss-120b ranks 5 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, reasoning, structured output, web search is shared by only 5 other chat models.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-oss-120b?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-oss-120b are: qwen3.8-flash from Dashscope ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-omni-flash from Dashscope ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-flash from Qwen Ai Platform ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-omni-flash from Qwen Ai Platform ($0.15/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I check if Groq is down?

You can monitor Groq service health in real time on the Bifrost Groq Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate gpt-oss-120b costs?

gpt-oss-120b is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.15 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.60.

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