Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT OSS 20B leads with 10.0% higher average benchmark score. Llama 4 Scout offers 19.7M more tokens in context window than GPT OSS 20B. Both models have similar pricing. Llama 4 Scout supports multimodal inputs. Llama 4 Scout is available on 6 providers. Overall, GPT OSS 20B is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
OpenAI
GPT-OSS 20B was created as a smaller open-source variant, designed to balance capability with accessibility for researchers and developers. Built with 20 billion parameters, it provides a more approachable entry point for those seeking to work with open-source language models while benefiting from OpenAI's architectural insights.
Meta
Llama 4 Scout was created as an exploratory variant in the Llama 4 family, designed to investigate new architectures and optimization strategies. Built as part of Meta's commitment to advancing open-source AI, it serves as a testbed for innovations that may inform future model releases.
4 months newer

Llama 4 Scout
Meta
2025-04-05

GPT OSS 20B
OpenAI
2025-08-05
Cost per million tokens (USD)

GPT OSS 20B

Llama 4 Scout
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

GPT OSS 20B

Llama 4 Scout
Available providers and their performance metrics

GPT OSS 20B
Groq
Novita
OpenAI
ZeroEval

GPT OSS 20B

Llama 4 Scout

GPT OSS 20B

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout
DeepInfra
Fireworks
Groq
Lambda
Novita
Together