GLM 5 Turbo alternatives
Best GLM 5 Turbo alternatives
10 models that can stand in for GLM 5 Turbo, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
GLM 5 Turbo
- Input / 1M
- $1.20
- Output / 1M
- $4
- Context
- 203K
- Intelligence
- 26.6
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from GLM 5 Turbo, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top GLM 5 Turbo alternatives
Each model is scored against GLM 5 Turbo. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLM 5 Turbo Z.ai | Input / 1M$1.20 | Output / 1M$4 | Context203K | Intelligence26.6 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.60-50% | Output / 1M$1.92-52% | Context205K+1% | Intelligence27.9+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 205K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.43-64% | Output / 1M$2.45-39% | Context262K+29% | Intelligence27+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50-58% | Output / 1M$3-25% | Context1.05M+417% | Intelligence26.3-1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.97-19% | Output / 1M$3.04-24% | Context205K+1% | Intelligence26.1-2% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputLarger 205K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.67-44% | Output / 1M$3.35-16% | Context262K+29% | Intelligence25.8-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25+4% | Output / 1M$2.50-37% | Context2M+886% | Intelligence25.7-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputLarger 2M contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1-17% | Output / 1M$4.05+1% | Context524K+159% | Intelligence25-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 524K contextAccepts image and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.01-99% | Output / 1M$1.28-68% | Context1.05M+417% | Intelligence24.4-8% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.1x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.75-37% | Output / 1M$4.50+13% | Context400K+97% | Intelligence24.1-9% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 400K contextAccepts file and imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.20 | Output / 1M$4 | Context203K | Intelligence23.5-12% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to GLM 5 Turbo?
GLM 5 from Z.ai ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.92 per 1M output tokens, compared with $4 for GLM 5 Turbo.
Is there a cheaper alternative to GLM 5 Turbo?
Yes. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 charges $1.28 per 1M output tokens, versus $4 for GLM 5 Turbo.
Can I try GLM 5 Turbo and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare GLM 5 Turbo with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to GLM 5 Turbo and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.