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title: "gpt-oss-safeguard-20b - Model Details & Comparison"
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# gpt-oss-safeguard-20b - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-oss-safeguard-20b from Groq: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-oss-safeguard-20b

gpt-oss-safeguard-20b is a chat model from Groq, one of 11 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, ranking 229 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 91% of models in this category. gpt-oss-safeguard-20b 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.**
- **65,536 Max Output Tokens.**
- **65,536 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.07 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.30 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gpt-oss-safeguard-20b supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Web Search, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## gpt-oss-safeguard-20b Pricing Overview

At $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, gpt-oss-safeguard-20b ranks 229 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 91% of models in this category.

gpt-oss-safeguard-20b 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-safeguard-20b with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-oss-20b | Fireworks AI | $0.07 | $0.30 |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.07 | $0.30 |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 | Vertex AI | $0.07 | $0.30 |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.07 | $0.30 |
| openai.gpt-oss-20b-1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.07 | $0.30 |

- [Compare gpt-oss-20b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/gpt-oss-20b.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash-lite.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.0-flash-lite.md)
- [Compare openai.gpt-oss-20b-1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/openai.gpt-oss-20b-1-0.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-oss-safeguard-20b costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq/model/gpt-oss-safeguard-20b.md)
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- [All Groq pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-oss-safeguard-20b cheaper than gpt-oss-20b?

No. gpt-oss-safeguard-20b costs $0.07 per 1M input tokens while gpt-oss-20b costs $0.07 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-oss-20b 7% more affordable for input. However, gpt-oss-safeguard-20b may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

gpt-oss-safeguard-20b input pricing is $0.07 per 1M tokens, which is 85% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 229 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 91% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.30 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gpt-oss-safeguard-20b different from other Groq models?

Among Groq's 11 chat models, gpt-oss-safeguard-20b ranks 3 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-safeguard-20b?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-oss-safeguard-20b are: gpt-oss-20b from Fireworks AI ($0.07/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.07/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 from Vertex AI ($0.07/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.07/1M 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-safeguard-20b costs?

gpt-oss-safeguard-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 $0.07 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.30.

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