GLM 5 alternatives
Best GLM 5 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for GLM 5, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
GLM 5
- Input / 1M
- $0.60
- Output / 1M
- $1.92
- Context
- 205K
- Intelligence
- 27.9
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from GLM 5, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top GLM 5 alternatives
Each model is scored against GLM 5. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLM 5 Z.ai | Input / 1M$0.60 | Output / 1M$1.92 | Context205K | Intelligence27.9 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.00-99% | Output / 1M$1.28-33% | Context1.05M+412% | Intelligence34.3+23% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-50% | Output / 1M$1.20-37% | Context1.05M+412% | Intelligence29.2+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1+67% | Output / 1M$2+4% | Context256K+25% | Intelligence27.2-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 256K contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.43-28% | Output / 1M$2.45+28% | Context262K+28% | Intelligence27-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.33-46% | Output / 1M$1.95+2% | Context1M+388% | Intelligence27-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1M contextAccepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.20+100% | Output / 1M$4+108% | Context203K-1% | Intelligence26.6-5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50-17% | Output / 1M$3+56% | Context1.05M+412% | Intelligence26.3-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.97+61% | Output / 1M$3.04+58% | Context205K | Intelligence26.1-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.01-98% | Output / 1M$1.28-33% | Context1.05M+412% | Intelligence24.4-13% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60 | Output / 1M$2.20+15% | Context205K | Intelligence22.2-20% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to GLM 5?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 from DeepSeek ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.28 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1.92 for GLM 5.
Is there a cheaper alternative to GLM 5?
Yes. MiniMax M3 charges $1.20 per 1M output tokens, versus $1.92 for GLM 5.
Can I try GLM 5 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare GLM 5 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to GLM 5 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.