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gpt-oss-20b Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using gpt-oss-20b from OpenRouter 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$0.00001800
Output Cost$0.00009000
Total Cost$0.00010800

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000000180 per token
Output: $0.0000000900 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓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 OpenRouter, one of 480 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.09 per 1M output tokens, ranking 15 out of 3501 chat models by cost and cheaper than 100% of models in this category. gpt-oss-20b supports function calling, reasoning, structured output. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.02 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.09 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

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Parallel Function Calling - Execute multiple functions simultaneously
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How gpt-oss-20b Pricing Compares

At $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.09 per 1M output tokens, gpt-oss-20b ranks 15 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 100% of models in this category.

gpt-oss-20b is one of 480 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, structured output.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gpt-oss-20b
gemma-4-E4B-itDeepInfra$0.02$0.10+11%
doubao-seed-2-0-miniAihubmix$0.03$0.30+67%
granite-4.0-h-microCloudflare$0.02$0.11-6%

Alternatives to gpt-oss-20b

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gemma-4-E4B-it
$0.02/1M input
+11% vs gpt-oss-20b
Aihubmix
doubao-seed-2-0-mini
$0.03/1M input
+67% vs gpt-oss-20b
Cloudflare
granite-4.0-h-micro
$0.02/1M input
-6% vs gpt-oss-20b
DeepInfra
Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct
$0.02/1M input
+11% vs gpt-oss-20b
DeepInfra
Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct
$0.02/1M input
+11% vs gpt-oss-20b

Frequently Asked Questions

Is gpt-oss-20b cheaper than gemma-4-E4B-it?

Yes. gpt-oss-20b costs $0.02 per 1M input tokens compared to gemma-4-E4B-it's $0.02 per 1M input tokens, making it 11% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for function calling, reasoning.

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

gpt-oss-20b input pricing is $0.02 per 1M tokens, which is 97% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 15 out of 3501 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 100% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.09 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.71.

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

Among OpenRouter's 480 chat models, gpt-oss-20b ranks 2 by input cost. It is the most affordable OpenRouter model with reasoning support.

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

The most comparable chat models to gpt-oss-20b are: gemma-4-E4B-it from DeepInfra ($0.02/1M input tokens); doubao-seed-2-0-mini from Aihubmix ($0.03/1M input tokens); granite-4.0-h-micro from Cloudflare ($0.02/1M input tokens); Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct from DeepInfra ($0.02/1M 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.

Is gpt-oss-20b the cheapest chat model with reasoning?

Yes. At $0.02 per 1M input tokens, gpt-oss-20b is the most affordable chat model that supports reasoning. This makes it a strong option for reasoning-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters.

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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 $0.02 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.09.