Vikasit 3 Flash vs gpt-oss-120b
gpt-oss-120b has very low input pricing and more raw capacity; Vikasit 3 Flash is a fast, low-latency small-tier model. Pick gpt-oss-120b for input-heavy or more demanding turns; pick Vikasit 3 Flash for snappy, high-frequency interactions.
Pricing comparison
| Metric | Vikasit 3 Flash | gpt-oss-120b |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($ / 1M tokens) | $0.30 | $0.05 |
| Output ($ / 1M tokens) | $0.96 | $0.45 |
| Blended (3:1 in:out) | $0.46 | $0.15 |
| OpenAI-compatible API | Yes | Yes |
Prices are per 1M tokens in USD. Blended cost assumes a 3:1 input-to-output token ratio, a common pattern for chat and generation workloads. Actual cost depends on your traffic. Vikasit 3 Flash is available through the Vikasit Inference API.
Choose Vikasit 3 Flash when
- Latency-sensitive, high-frequency requests
- Short outputs where output price dominates
- A tuned fast tier that fits your stack
Choose gpt-oss-120b when
- Input-heavy prompts with short outputs
- You want more model capacity for harder turns
- Open-weight footing matters to you
Quick start with Vikasit 3 Flash
Call Vikasit 3 Flash through the OpenAI-compatible Vikasit Inference API at https://api.vikasit.ai/v1. Change two lines in your existing OpenAI code — the base URL and your key.
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.vikasit.ai/v1",
api_key="sk-vikasit-...",
)
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
model="vikasit-3-flash",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(resp.choices[0].message.content)FAQ
Is Vikasit 3 Flash cheaper than gpt-oss-120b?
Per 1M tokens, Vikasit 3 Flash costs $0.30 input / $0.96 output, while gpt-oss-120b costs $0.05 input / $0.45 output. On output tokens — which usually dominate generation cost — gpt-oss-120b is the cheaper option.
Can I call Vikasit 3 Flash with the OpenAI SDK?
Yes. The Vikasit Inference API is OpenAI-compatible. Point any OpenAI SDK at https://api.vikasit.ai/v1 with your Vikasit API key and set the model id — chat completions, streaming, and tool calls all work.
Should I choose Vikasit 3 Flash or gpt-oss-120b?
gpt-oss-120b has very low input pricing and more raw capacity; Vikasit 3 Flash is a fast, low-latency small-tier model. Pick gpt-oss-120b for input-heavy or more demanding turns; pick Vikasit 3 Flash for snappy, high-frequency interactions.
Start with Vikasit 3 Flash
Get an API key and 2M free tokens a day on Vikasit Nova. Pay-as-you-go, no minimums, OpenAI-compatible.