QwQ 32B vs GLM 5.3 Flash
QwQ 32B is cheaper on output tokens, while GLM 5.3 Flash offers a larger context window. Choose QwQ 32B or GLM 5.3 Flash based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | QwQ 32B | GLM 5.3 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba (China) | Z.ai |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.29 | $0.04 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.86 | $0.90 |
| Context window | 131K | 1M |
| Parameters | 33B | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Dec 2024 | — |
| Aider Polyglot score | 20.9 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1329 | 1471 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 65.3 | 90.2 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 138 | 153 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1606 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1296 |
FAQ
Is QwQ 32B or GLM 5.3 Flash cheaper?
QwQ 32B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.86 vs $0.90 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, QwQ 32B or GLM 5.3 Flash?
GLM 5.3 Flash has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.