GLM 5.3 FlashX alternatives

Best GLM 5.3 FlashX alternatives

10 models that can stand in for GLM 5.3 FlashX, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

GLM 5.3 FlashX

Input / 1M
$0.37
Output / 1M
$1.25
Context
1.05M
Intelligence
Not available

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from GLM 5.3 FlashX, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top GLM 5.3 FlashX alternatives

Each model is scored against GLM 5.3 FlashX. Green means better, red means worse.

GLM 5.3 FlashX as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$0.37Output / 1M$1.25Context1.05MIntelligenceNot availableReference model
Input / 1M$0.15-59%Output / 1M$0.50-60%Context1.05MIntelligence41.8Compare
Why switch:2.5x cheaper output
Input / 1M$0.30-19%Output / 1M$1.20-4%Context1.05MIntelligence39.5Compare
Why switch:1.0x cheaper output
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Input / 1M$0.10-73%Output / 1M$0.50-60%Context1.05M0%Intelligence38.1Compare
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts fileNewer release
Input / 1M$0.20-46%Output / 1M$1.20-4%Context1.05M0%Intelligence37.3Compare
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file
Input / 1M$0.00-99%Output / 1M$1.28+2%Context1.05MIntelligence34.3Compare
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MiniMax M3

MiniMax

Input / 1M$0.30-19%Output / 1M$1.20-4%Context1.05MIntelligence29.2Compare
Why switch:1.0x cheaper output
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GLM 5

Z.ai

Input / 1M$0.60+62%Output / 1M$1.92+54%Context205K-80%Intelligence27.9Compare
Input / 1M$0.01-97%Output / 1M$1.28+2%Context1.05MIntelligence24.4Compare
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Input / 1M$0.43+16%Output / 1M$1.75+40%Context205K-80%Intelligence18.5Compare
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Input / 1M$0.75+103%Output / 1M$2.25+80%Context1.05MIntelligenceNot availableCompare

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to GLM 5.3 FlashX?

GLM 5.3 Flash from Z.ai ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.50 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1.25 for GLM 5.3 FlashX.

Is there a cheaper alternative to GLM 5.3 FlashX?

Yes. GLM 5.3 Flash charges $0.50 per 1M output tokens, versus $1.25 for GLM 5.3 FlashX.

Can I try GLM 5.3 FlashX 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 FlashX with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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