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OpenAI: gpt-oss-120b (batch)

The OpenAI gpt-oss-120b model is designed for handling text input, with a maximum context length of 131,072 tokens and a max completion token limit of 117,964. It supports tools and reasoning capabilities, making it suitable for applications that require these features. When considering the cost, this model charges $0.15 per million input tokens and $0.6 per million output tokens. Its blended benchmark score stands at 40.1 across three independent benchmarks, indicating solid performance. This makes it a viable option for users who need to integrate tools or reasoning capabilities into their applications, particularly those with large budgets or high-volume usage, as its pricing structure may be more manageable than competitors.

Quality Score
91/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.03
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-10-13
Output Price
$0.14
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-10-13
Context Window
131,072
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 39.2 across 3 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-10-13. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
Aider Polyglot code editing across languages 41.8
AI Index broad capability composite 19.1
EQ-Bench emotional understanding in dialogue 53.4
Model ID
openai/gpt-oss-120b:batch
Vendor
openai
Released
August 2025
Tokenizer
GPT
Input Modalities
text
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
117,964 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
✓ supported
Reasoning Mode
✓ supported
Vision
text only
Audio
no
Moderated
no

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $0.03/M input and $0.14/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out under $0.01
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.02
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $0.42

Price & spec history

Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-08-29.

DateInput /MOutput /MContext
2026-09-24 $0.03 $0.14 131,072
2026-08-29 $0.15 $0.60 131,072

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Quick answers

How much does OpenAI: gpt-oss-120b (batch) cost?
$0.03 per million input tokens and $0.14 per million output tokens.
What is OpenAI: gpt-oss-120b (batch)'s context window?
131,072 tokens, roughly 196 pages of text in a single request.
Does OpenAI: gpt-oss-120b (batch) support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can OpenAI: gpt-oss-120b (batch) process images?
No, it is text-only on the input side.

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