Kimi K2 Instruct vs Z-Ai/GLM 5
Z-Ai/GLM 5 is cheaper on output tokens, while Z-Ai/GLM 5 offers a larger context window. Choose Kimi K2 Instruct or Z-Ai/GLM 5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Kimi K2 Instruct | Z-Ai/GLM 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cortecs | Qiniu |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.55 | $0.58 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.65 | $2.61 |
| Context window | 131K | 200K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Jul 2025 | Feb 2026 |
| SWE-bench Verified score | 53.4 | — |
FAQ
Is Kimi K2 Instruct or Z-Ai/GLM 5 cheaper?
Z-Ai/GLM 5 is cheaper on output tokens ($2.61 vs $2.65 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Kimi K2 Instruct or Z-Ai/GLM 5?
Z-Ai/GLM 5 has the larger context window (200K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.