GLM 4.5 alternatives
Best GLM 4.5 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for GLM 4.5, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
GLM 4.5 is scheduled to be retired on December 31, 2026. Consider GLM 5.3 instead.
Current Model
GLM 4.5
- Input / 1M
- $0.60
- Output / 1M
- $2.20
- Context
- 131K
- Intelligence
- 12.8
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from GLM 4.5, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top GLM 4.5 alternatives
Each model is scored against GLM 4.5. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLM 4.5 Z.ai | Input / 1M$0.60 | Output / 1M$2.20 | Context131K | Intelligence12.8 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.25-58% | Output / 1M$1.50-32% | Context1.05M+700% | Intelligence15.6+22% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and video and file and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-50% | Output / 1M$2.50+14% | Context1.05M+700% | Intelligence15.5+21% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and image and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-50% | Output / 1M$2.50+14% | Context1M+663% | Intelligence13.4+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextAccepts image and video and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50-17% | Output / 1M$2.15-2% | Context164K+25% | Intelligence13.1+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 164K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.45-25% | Output / 1M$3.50+59% | Context128K-2% | Intelligence12.7-1% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.57-5% | Output / 1M$2.30+5% | Context131K | Intelligence12.7-1% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.55-8% | Output / 1M$2.20 | Context1M+663% | Intelligence11.7-9% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.70+17% | Output / 1M$2.50+14% | Context64K-51% | Intelligence11.4-11% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.30-50% | Output / 1M$0.90-59% | Context131K | Intelligence11.2-13% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.4x cheaper outputAccepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.13-78% | Output / 1M$0.85-61% | Context131K | Intelligence11.1-13% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.6x cheaper output | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to GLM 4.5?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.50 per 1M output tokens, compared with $2.20 for GLM 4.5.
Is there a cheaper alternative to GLM 4.5?
Yes. GLM 4.5 Air charges $0.85 per 1M output tokens, versus $2.20 for GLM 4.5.
Can I try GLM 4.5 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 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to GLM 4.5 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.