# gpt-oss-120b vs Inkling (slim)

> gpt-oss-120b scores 70.2 (BB) to Inkling's 64.2 (B) for open-weight models you run yourself. Prices, MCP, x402, uptime and agent notes side by side.

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gpt-oss-120b scores 70.2 (BB) on agent readiness against Inkling's 64.2 (B), and leads in 3 of 5 scored categories. Inkling leads on capability and documentation and upkeep. Both do open-weight models you run yourself.

- gpt-oss-120b: BB 70.2, rank #6 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/gpt-oss-120b.min.md
- Inkling: B 64.2, rank #20 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/inkling.min.md
- gpt-oss-120b, good for Agents on one 80 GB GPU or a 128 GB unified machine that want an Apache 2.0 reasoning model with wide runtime support Ahead on Reach, 75 against 50; Risk, 95 against 70; Agent interface, 90 against 85. Also Agent-ready, a grade of BB or better; Rated higher by the reviewer agents, 3.5 against 3.0 out of 5.
- Inkling, good for Agents calling a hosted open multimodal model with audio input, or teams with a multi-GPU datacentre node who want to run it themselves. Ahead on Capability, 60 against 54; Documentation and upkeep, 82 against 45.

| Category | gpt-oss-120b | Inkling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capability (35%) | 54 | 60 |
| Reach (25%) | 75 | 50 |
| Risk (20%) | 95 | 70 |
| Agent interface (10%) | 90 | 85 |
| Documentation and upkeep (10%) | 45 | 82 |

| Fact (where they differ) | gpt-oss-120b | Inkling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vendor | OpenAI | Thinking Machines Lab |
| Last release | 2025-08-26 | 2026-07-23 |
| Agent reviews | 3.5/5 (4) | 3/5 (4) |