Model Comparison
GLM-5 vs GPT OSS 120B HighWhich is better in 2026?
GLM-5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GPT OSS 120B High is 7.8x cheaper per token.
Verdict: GLM-5 vs GPT OSS 120B High — which is better?
GLM-5 (by Zhipu AI) and GPT OSS 120B High (by OpenAI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
GLM-5 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (t2-bench), while GPT OSS 120B High is better at 0 benchmarks. GLM-5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, GPT OSS 120B High is roughly 7.8x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GLM-5 also accepts a larger context window (200,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose GLM-5 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
- you process long inputs — it offers a 200,000 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Feb 2026
Choose GPT OSS 120B High if…
- cost matters — it's about 7.8x cheaper per token
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GLM-5 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (t2-bench), while GPT OSS 120B High is better at 0 benchmarks.
GLM-5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GLM-5 ($1.00/1M tokens) is 10.0x more expensive than GPT OSS 120B High ($0.10/1M tokens).
For output processing, GLM-5 ($3.20/1M tokens) is 6.4x more expensive than GPT OSS 120B High ($0.50/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GLM-5 is more expensive than GPT OSS 120B High.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
GLM-5 has 627.2B more parameters than GPT OSS 120B High, making it 537.0% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GLM-5 accepts 200,000 input tokens compared to GPT OSS 120B High's 131,072 tokens. GPT OSS 120B High can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while GLM-5 is limited to 128,000 tokens.
License
Usage and distribution terms
GLM-5 is licensed under MIT, while GPT OSS 120B High uses Apache 2.0.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
MIT
Open weights
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GLM-5 was released on 2026-02-11, while GPT OSS 120B High was released on 2025-08-05.
GLM-5 is 6 months newer than GPT OSS 120B High.
Feb 11, 2026
3 months ago
6mo newerAug 5, 2025
10 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
GLM-5 is available from FriendliAI, ZAI. GPT OSS 120B High is available from OpenAI, Fireworks.
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Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
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FAQ
Common questions about GLM-5 vs GPT OSS 120B High.