gpt-oss-20b
General purposeToolsOpenAI · Released August 2025 · Knowledge cutoff June 2024
gpt-oss-20b is an open-weight 21B parameter model released by OpenAI under the Apache 2.0 license.
It is part of OpenAI's GPT family, where GPT-6 Astra leads, GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna cover the capability and speed tiers below it, the GPT-5.6 generation sits behind them, and Pro servings trade speed for deeper computation.
Facts and pricing
- Provider
- OpenAI
- Context window
- 131K tokens
- Input price
- 0.22 credits / 1M tokens ($0.018 raw)
- Output price
- 1.1 credits / 1M tokens ($0.090 raw)
- Vision (image input)
- No
- Tool calling
- Yes
- Extended reasoning
- No
Credits are what Zeplik bills: 1 credit = $0.10, computed from the raw provider rate with a 1.20x margin. Raw prices shown per 1M tokens.
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What gpt-oss-20b is best for
- Balanced everyday work: writing, questions, brainstorming and summarization
- Tool use and agents: reliably calls functions, so it can search, run skills and drive workflows
Example prompts
Prompts that suit a general purpose model like gpt-oss-20b:
- Help me outline a talk about what I learned this year
- Compare these two paragraphs and tell me which is clearer and why
- Draft a polite reply declining this invitation
- Explain this concept with a concrete everyday analogy
OpenAI family
| Model | Context | Input cr/M | Output cr/M | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-6.1 Terra Pro | 1.1M | 12.0 | 60.0 | October 2026 |
| GPT-6.1 Terra | 1.1M | 12.0 | 60.0 | October 2026 |
| GPT-6.1 Sol Pro | 1.1M | 24.0 | 120 | September 2026 |
| GPT-6.1 Sol | 1.1M | 24.0 | 120 | September 2026 |
| GPT-6 Luna Pro (batch) | 1.1M | 0.60 | 3.0 | September 2026 |
| GPT-6 Luna Pro | 1.1M | 1.2 | 6.0 | September 2026 |
| GPT-6 Luna | 1.1M | 1.2 | 6.0 | September 2026 |
| GPT-6 Luna (batch) | 1.1M | 0.60 | 3.0 | September 2026 |
| GPT-6 Sol Pro (batch) | 1.1M | 12.0 | 60.0 | September 2026 |
| GPT-6 Sol Pro | 1.1M | 24.0 | 120 | September 2026 |
Model comparisons
- Claude Opus 5.5 vs GPT-6 Astra
- Claude Opus 5.5 vs GPT-6 Sol
- GPT-6 Sol vs GPT-5.6 Sol
- GPT-6 Sol vs GPT-6 Astra
Frequently asked questions
- What is gpt-oss-20b?
- gpt-oss-20b is an AI model by OpenAI. gpt-oss-20b is an open-weight 21B parameter model released by OpenAI under the Apache 2.0 license.
- How much does gpt-oss-20b cost on Zeplik?
- Input tokens cost 0.22 credits per million and output tokens 1.1 credits per million (1 credit = $0.10; the raw provider rates are $0.018 and $0.090 per million). New accounts start with free credits.
- How long can a conversation with gpt-oss-20b be?
- gpt-oss-20b has a 131K-token context window (131,072 tokens), which covers the conversation plus any documents you attach.
- Does gpt-oss-20b support images and tools?
- gpt-oss-20b is text-only and supports tool calling.
Related models
GPT-6.1 Terra Pro is the same underlying model as [GPT-6.1 Terra](https://openrouter.ai/openai/gpt-6.1-terra), served with `reasoning.mode` set to `pro` for higher-quality responses on complex tasks.
GPT-6.1 Terra is the mid-tier model in OpenAI's GPT-6.1 series, priced below GPT-6.1 Sol.
GPT-6.1 Sol Pro is the same underlying model as [GPT-6.1 Sol](https://openrouter.ai/openai/gpt-6.1-sol), served with `reasoning.mode` set to `pro` for higher-quality responses on complex tasks.
GPT-6.1 Sol is an upgrade to GPT-6 Sol from OpenAI, positioned below the flagship GPT-6 Astra in the GPT-6 series.
GPT-6 Luna Pro is the same underlying model as [GPT-6 Luna](https://openrouter.ai/openai/gpt-6-luna), served with `reasoning.mode` set to `pro` for higher-quality responses on complex tasks. Learn more in OpenAI's docs: https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/reasoning#reasoning-mode
GPT-6 Luna Pro is the same underlying model as [GPT-6 Luna](https://openrouter.ai/openai/gpt-6-luna), served with `reasoning.mode` set to `pro` for higher-quality responses on complex tasks. Learn more in OpenAI's docs: https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/reasoning#reasoning-mode
More you can do with gpt-oss-20b
- 468 AI skillsReady-to-run expert methods for writing, data, code and more, each running on gpt-oss-20b or any model you pick.
- 997 integrationsConnect Gmail, Slack, GitHub, Notion and hundreds more so the assistant can work in your apps.
- Simple pricingPlus, Pro and Max plans with a monthly credit allowance that works across every model.