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gpt-oss-20b Cost Calculator - Novita

Calculate the cost of using gpt-oss-20b from Novita for your AI applications

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gpt-oss-20b Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 131,072 tokens

Max: 32,768 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00004000
Output Cost$0.00015000
Total Cost$0.00019000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000000400 per token
Output: $0.0000001500 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Vision
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens131,072
Max Output Tokens32,768
Max Tokens32,768

About gpt-oss-20b

gpt-oss-20b is a chat model from Novita, one of 80 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.04 per 1M input tokens and $0.15 per 1M output tokens, ranking 73 out of 2161 chat models by cost and cheaper than 96% of models in this category. gpt-oss-20b supports vision, reasoning, structured output — one of only 6 chat models with this combination. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.04 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.15 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens131,072
Maximum Output Tokens32,768
Maximum Total Tokens32,768

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 131,072 input tokens. The maximum output length is 32,768 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Vision - Process and understand images
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
System Messages - Configure model behavior
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How gpt-oss-20b Pricing Compares

At $0.04 per 1M input tokens and $0.15 per 1M output tokens, gpt-oss-20b ranks 73 out of 2161 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 96% of models in this category.

gpt-oss-20b is one of 80 Novita chat models, one of only 6 chat models combining reasoning, structured output, vision.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gpt-oss-20b
gpt-5-nanoAzure$0.05$0.40+25%
gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07Azure$0.05$0.40+25%
gpt-5-nanoOpenAI$0.05$0.40+25%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is gpt-oss-20b cheaper than gpt-5-nano?

Yes. gpt-oss-20b costs $0.04 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5-nano's $0.05 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

How does gpt-oss-20b pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-oss-20b input pricing is $0.04 per 1M tokens, which is 93% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 73 out of 2161 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 96% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.15 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes gpt-oss-20b different from other Novita models?

Among Novita's 80 chat models, gpt-oss-20b ranks 8 by input cost. Its combination of reasoning, structured output, vision is shared by only 5 other chat models.

What are the best alternatives to gpt-oss-20b?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-oss-20b are: gpt-5-nano from Azure ($0.05/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.05/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano from OpenAI ($0.05/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 from OpenAI ($0.05/1M 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 calculate gpt-oss-20b costs?

gpt-oss-20b 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 $0.04 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.15.