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# gpt-oss-120b - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-oss-120b from Groq: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-oss-120b

gpt-oss-120b is a chat model from Groq, one of 11 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 540 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 77% of models in this category. gpt-oss-120b supports function calling, reasoning, web search, structured output — one of only 5 chat models with this combination. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Groq Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **131,072 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,766 Max Output Tokens.**
- **32,766 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.60 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

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

## gpt-oss-120b Pricing Overview

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, gpt-oss-120b ranks 540 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 77% of models in this category.

gpt-oss-120b is one of 11 Groq chat models, one of only 5 chat models combining function calling, reasoning, structured output, web search.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-oss-120b with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| deepseek-v4-flash | Fireworks AI | $0.14 | $0.28 |
| gpt-oss-120b | Fireworks AI | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| gemini-2.0-flash-001 | Vertex AI | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| gemini-2.0-flash-001 | Google Gemini | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| gpt-4o-mini-search-preview | OpenAI | $0.15 | $0.60 |

- [Compare deepseek-v4-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/deepseek-v4-flash.md)
- [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash-001](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash-001.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash-001](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.0-flash-001.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini-search-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-4o-mini-search-preview.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-oss-120b costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq/model/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [Check Groq status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/groq.md)
- [All Groq pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-oss-120b cheaper than deepseek-v4-flash?

No. gpt-oss-120b costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while deepseek-v4-flash costs $0.14 per 1M input tokens, making deepseek-v4-flash 7% 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 70% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 540 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 77% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

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

Among Groq's 11 chat models, gpt-oss-120b ranks 6 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, reasoning, structured output, web search is shared by only 4 other chat models.

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

The most comparable chat models to gpt-oss-120b are: deepseek-v4-flash from Fireworks AI ($0.14/1M input tokens); gpt-oss-120b from Fireworks AI ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-001 from Vertex AI ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-001 from Google Gemini ($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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