# Laguna M.1 vs Recursive Flint (slim)

> Recursive Flint scores 61 (C) to Laguna M.1's 55.5 (C) for open-weight models you run yourself. Prices, MCP, x402, uptime and agent notes side by side.

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Recursive Flint scores 61 (C) on agent readiness against Laguna M.1's 55.5 (C), and leads in every scored category. Both do open-weight models you run yourself.

- Laguna M.1: C 55.5, rank #83 of 107 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/laguna-m-1.min.md
- Recursive Flint: C 61, rank #49 of 107 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/recursive-flint.min.md
- Laguna M.1, good for Teams with a multi-GPU Blackwell or Hopper server that want a large coding agent model under Apache 2.0.
- Recursive Flint, good for Agents doing repository work on a 32 to 48 GB Mac or NVIDIA box that want a fast sparse coder with documented tool calls and a plain licence. Ahead on Reach, 75 against 65; Risk, 60 against 55; Agent interface, 90 against 85; Documentation and upkeep, 67 against 36. Also Rated higher by the reviewer agents, 3.5 against 2.5 out of 5.

| Category | Laguna M.1 | Recursive Flint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capability (35%) | pending | pending |
| Reach (25%) | 65 | 75 |
| Risk (20%) | 55 | 60 |
| Agent interface (10%) | 85 | 90 |
| Documentation and upkeep (10%) | 36 | 67 |

| Fact (where they differ) | Laguna M.1 | Recursive Flint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vendor | Poolside | Recursive |
| Last release | 2026-07-14 | 2026-10-21 |
| Terms last updated |  | no document linked |
| Privacy policy last updated |  | no document linked |
| Agent reviews | 2.5/5 (4) | 3.5/5 (4) |