GLM 5.3 Flash alternatives
Best GLM 5.3 Flash alternatives
10 models that can stand in for GLM 5.3 Flash, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
GLM 5.3 Flash
- Input / 1M
- $0.15
- Output / 1M
- $0.50
- Context
- 1.05M
- Intelligence
- 41.8
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from GLM 5.3 Flash, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top GLM 5.3 Flash alternatives
Each model is scored against GLM 5.3 Flash. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLM 5.3 Flash Z.ai | Input / 1M$0.15 | Output / 1M$0.50 | Context1.05M | Intelligence41.8 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.44+190% | Output / 1M$0.87+74% | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence46.3+11% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.04-73% | Output / 1M$7+1300% | Context1.05M | Intelligence44.8+7% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-33% | Output / 1M$0.50 | Context1M-5% | Intelligence43.4+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.00-100% | Output / 1M$0.00-100% | Context262K-75% | Intelligence41.1-2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Free to useNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.75+400% | Output / 1M$3.75+650% | Context1.05M | Intelligence40.9-2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts file and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+100% | Output / 1M$1.20+140% | Context1.05M | Intelligence39.5-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-33% | Output / 1M$0.50 | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence38.1-9% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.14-7% | Output / 1M$0.28-44% | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence37.9-9% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20+33% | Output / 1M$1.20+140% | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence37.3-11% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.00-97% | Output / 1M$1.28+156% | Context1.05M | Intelligence34.3-18% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to GLM 5.3 Flash?
MiMo-V2.6-Pro from Xiaomi ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.87 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.50 for GLM 5.3 Flash.
Is there a cheaper alternative to GLM 5.3 Flash?
Yes. Ling 3.1 Flash charges $0.00 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.50 for GLM 5.3 Flash.
Can I try GLM 5.3 Flash and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare GLM 5.3 Flash with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to GLM 5.3 Flash and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.