GLM 4.5 Air alternatives
Best GLM 4.5 Air alternatives
10 models that can stand in for GLM 4.5 Air, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
GLM 4.5 Air
- Input / 1M
- $0.13
- Output / 1M
- $0.85
- Context
- 131K
- Intelligence
- 11.1
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from GLM 4.5 Air, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top GLM 4.5 Air alternatives
Each model is scored against GLM 4.5 Air. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLM 4.5 Air Z.ai | Input / 1M$0.13 | Output / 1M$0.85 | Context131K | Intelligence11.1 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.09-31% | Output / 1M$0.55-35% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence12+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+131% | Output / 1M$1+18% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence11.9+7% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+15% | Output / 1M$0.60-29% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence11.3+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+131% | Output / 1M$0.90+6% | Context131K | Intelligence11.2+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25+92% | Output / 1M$0.80-6% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence10.8-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-23% | Output / 1M$0.40-53% | Context1.05M+700% | Intelligence10.4-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.1x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40+208% | Output / 1M$1.60+88% | Context1.05M+699% | Intelligence10.2-8% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.19+44% | Output / 1M$0.65-23% | Context1.05M+700% | Intelligence10-10% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-23% | Output / 1M$1.10+29% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence9.6-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12-8% | Output / 1M$0.80-6% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence9.2-17% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to GLM 4.5 Air?
Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 from Qwen ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.55 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.85 for GLM 4.5 Air.
Is there a cheaper alternative to GLM 4.5 Air?
Yes. Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite charges $0.40 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.85 for GLM 4.5 Air.
Can I try GLM 4.5 Air and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare GLM 4.5 Air with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to GLM 4.5 Air and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.