GPT-4.1 nano vs GPT OSS 120B
GPT OSS 120B leads the LLM Stats Score 28.7 to 1.6. GPT OSS 120B is 2.5x cheaper per token.
OpenAI · OpenAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
GPT OSS 120B leads the overall LLM Stats Score 28.7 to 1.6, ranking #135 overall.
In the 3 individual benchmarks reported for both models, GPT OSS 120B wins 3; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, GPT OSS 120B is roughly 2.5x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GPT-4.1 nano also accepts a larger context window (1,047,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose GPT-4.1 nano
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,047,576 token context window
Choose GPT OSS 120B
- overall performance matters — it scores 28.7 and ranks #135 on LLM Stats
- your work emphasizes reasoning — it leads those capability indexes
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 3 of 3 exact shared results
- cost matters — it's about 2.5x cheaper per token
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Aug 2025
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Capability indexes
Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks
Individual benchmarks
24 reported for GPT-4.1 nano · 7 for GPT OSS 120B
GPT-4.1 nano outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while GPT OSS 120B is better at 3 benchmarks (GPQA, MMLU, TAU-bench Retail).
GPT OSS 120B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GPT-4.1 nano ($0.10/1M tokens) is 2.7x more expensive than GPT OSS 120B ($0.04/1M tokens).
For output processing, GPT-4.1 nano ($0.40/1M tokens) is 2.4x more expensive than GPT OSS 120B ($0.17/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-4.1 nano is more expensive than GPT OSS 120B.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-4.1 nano accepts 1,047,576 input tokens compared to GPT OSS 120B's 131,072 tokens. GPT OSS 120B can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while GPT-4.1 nano is limited to 32,768 tokens.
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
GPT-4.1 nano supports multimodal inputs, whereas GPT OSS 120B does not.
GPT-4.1 nano can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
GPT-4.1 nano
GPT OSS 120B
License
Usage and distribution terms
GPT-4.1 nano is licensed under a proprietary license, while GPT OSS 120B uses Apache 2.0.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Proprietary
Closed source
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GPT-4.1 nano was released on 2025-04-14, while GPT OSS 120B was released on 2025-08-05.
GPT OSS 120B is 4 months newer than GPT-4.1 nano.
Apr 14, 2025
1.4 years ago
Aug 5, 2025
1.1 years ago
3mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-4.1 nano has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2024-05-31, while GPT OSS 120B's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm GPT-4.1 nano's training data extends to 2024-05-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without GPT OSS 120B's cutoff date.
May 2024
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Provider Availability
GPT-4.1 nano is available from OpenAI. GPT OSS 120B is available from DeepInfra, Novita, OpenAI, Fireworks, Groq.
GPT-4.1 nano
GPT OSS 120B
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GPT-4.1 nano and GPT OSS 120B side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GPT-4.1 nano vs GPT OSS 120B.