GPT-OSS 20B vs GPT OSS Safeguard 120B
openai/gpt-oss-20b · openai/gpt-oss-safeguard-120b
As of November 1, 2026, GPT-OSS 20B is the cheaper API on UberLLM: $0.0000 per million input tokens and $0.0001 per million output, versus $0.0024 / $0.0096 for GPT OSS Safeguard 120B, about 99% less when output is 3 tokens for every input token. These are the best prices on the market right now. Both work with one OpenAI-compatible key and UberLLM adds no fee. Choose GPT-OSS 20B to cut cost; choose GPT OSS Safeguard 120B when its capabilities fit your task better.
GPT-OSS 20B vs GPT OSS Safeguard 120B, side by side
| Spec | GPT-OSS 20B | GPT OSS Safeguard 120B |
|---|---|---|
| Price · input / 1M | $0.0000 | $0.0024 |
| Price · output / 1M | $0.0001 | $0.0096 |
| Context length | 128,000 | 128,000 |
| Max output tokens | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| Input modalities | text | text |
| Output modalities | text | text |
| Tools / functions | Yes | Yes |
| % off list | 99.9% off | 98.4% off |
Best prices on UberLLM right now. No UberLLM fee on requests; adding credit by card costs 5.5% + $0.50. Updated November 1, 2026. A price more than 70% below list is what buyers were billed, not an error. Why so cheap?
GPT-OSS 20B vs GPT OSS Safeguard 120B — FAQ
Is GPT-OSS 20B or GPT OSS Safeguard 120B cheaper?
GPT-OSS 20B is cheaper on a blended token mix, by about 99%. A request costs what its provider charged, UberLLM adds no fee, and every request is listed with its cost in Activity.
What's the price difference between GPT-OSS 20B and GPT OSS Safeguard 120B?
GPT-OSS 20B: $0.0000 in / $0.0001 out per 1M tokens. GPT OSS Safeguard 120B: $0.0024 in / $0.0096 out per 1M tokens. That's roughly a 99% blended difference. Prices are live; UberLLM adds no fee.
Can I use both GPT-OSS 20B and GPT OSS Safeguard 120B with one API?
Yes. Both are served through a single OpenAI-compatible endpoint — set the base URL to https://api.uberllm.dev/v1 and your UberLLM key, then switch between them by changing the model id. Anthropic SDKs work via https://api.uberllm.dev/v1/messages.