GLM 5V Turbo alternatives

Best GLM 5V Turbo alternatives

10 models that can stand in for GLM 5V Turbo, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

GLM 5V Turbo

Input / 1M
$1.20
Output / 1M
$4
Context
203K
Intelligence
23.5

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from GLM 5V Turbo, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top GLM 5V Turbo alternatives

Each model is scored against GLM 5V Turbo. Green means better, red means worse.

GLM 5V Turbo as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$1.20Output / 1M$4Context203KIntelligence23.5Reference model
Input / 1M$1.20Output / 1M$4Context203KIntelligence26.6+13%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence score
Input / 1M$0.50-58%Output / 1M$3-25%Context1.05M+417%Intelligence26.3+12%Compare
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio
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Input / 1M$0.97-19%Output / 1M$3.04-24%Context205K+1%Intelligence26.1+11%Compare
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 205K contextNewer release
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Inkling

Thinking Machines

Input / 1M$1-17%Output / 1M$4.05+1%Context524K+159%Intelligence25+6%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 524K contextAccepts audioNewer release
Input / 1M$0.01-99%Output / 1M$1.28-68%Context1.05M+417%Intelligence24.4+4%Compare
Why switch:3.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release
Input / 1M$0.75-37%Output / 1M$4.50+13%Context400K+97%Intelligence24.1+3%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextAccepts file
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Kimi K2.5

Moonshot AI

Input / 1M$0.45-62%Output / 1M$2.25-44%Context262K+29%Intelligence23.5Compare
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputLarger 262K context
Input / 1M$0.30-75%Output / 1M$2.50-37%Context1.05M+417%Intelligence22.2-6%Compare
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audioNewer release
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Input / 1M$0.60-50%Output / 1M$2.20-45%Context205K+1%Intelligence22.2-6%Compare
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputLarger 205K context
Input / 1M$0.55-54%Output / 1M$3.50-12%Context262K+29%Intelligence21.4-9%Compare
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputLarger 262K context

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to GLM 5V Turbo?

GLM 5 Turbo from Z.ai ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $4 per 1M output tokens, compared with $4 for GLM 5V Turbo.

Is there a cheaper alternative to GLM 5V Turbo?

Yes. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 charges $1.28 per 1M output tokens, versus $4 for GLM 5V Turbo.

Can I try GLM 5V Turbo and its alternatives at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare GLM 5V Turbo with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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