gpt-oss-20b vs Kimi K2.7 Code
Pricing, context window and real answers (November 2026)
gpt-oss-20b (OpenAI) and Kimi K2.7 Code (Moonshot), compared as you can actually call them on FastMetal. Both are served from the same OpenAI-compatible endpoint and API key; switching is a change to the model string.
Specs and pricing
 gpt-oss-20b |  Kimi K2.7 Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | Moonshot |
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.0317 | $0.3505 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.1477 | $3.38 |
| Typical cost (1,000 in + 500 out tokens × 1,000 calls) | $0.1055 | $2.04 |
| Context window | 131,072 tokens | 262,144 tokens |
| Release date | 8/5/2025 | 6/12/2026 |
| Input modalities | text | text, image |
| Throughput (p50) | 114 tokens/s (n=19) | 106 tokens/s (n=27) |
| Arena · overall | #270 · ELO 1,317 | Unranked |
| Arena · Japanese | #200 · ELO 1,255 | Unranked |
| Arena · coding | #252 · ELO 1,368 | Unranked |
Prices are FastMetal's rates, before tax.
Rankings: LMArena leaderboard dataset (lmarena-ai/leaderboard-dataset), CC BY 4.0, snapshot 2026-10-28; category names mapped and ratings rounded by FastMetal.
Which should you pick?
- On price, gpt-oss-20b: $0.1477 per 1M output tokens, 96% less than Kimi K2.7 Code.
- For long documents, Kimi K2.7 Code: a 262,144-token context window against 131,072 for gpt-oss-20b.
- If in doubt, try both on the same key. Switching is a change to the model string, and each is billed at its own rate.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, gpt-oss-20b or Kimi K2.7 Code?
- Per 1M output tokens, gpt-oss-20b is $0.1477 and Kimi K2.7 Code is $3.38 on FastMetal (US dollars, before tax), so gpt-oss-20b is cheaper.
- How do the context windows of gpt-oss-20b and Kimi K2.7 Code compare?
- gpt-oss-20b takes 131,072 tokens; Kimi K2.7 Code takes 262,144.
- Can I use gpt-oss-20b and Kimi K2.7 Code with the same API key?
- Yes. On FastMetal's OpenAI-compatible endpoint, switch by passing "gpt-oss-20b" or "japan-kimi-k2.7-code" as the model. Each is billed at its own rate from the same prepaid balance.
Try both on one API key
Create an account and add credit to call gpt-oss-20b and Kimi K2.7 Code from the browser chat and the API. No monthly fee.