GLM-5.3 vs Kimi K2.5 (Lightning)
GLM-5.3 is cheaper on output tokens, while GLM-5.3 offers a larger context window. Choose GLM-5.3 or Kimi K2.5 (Lightning) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | GLM-5.3 | Kimi K2.5 (Lightning) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | CrofAI | CrofAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.40 | $1.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.40 | $3.00 |
| Context window | 1M | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Aug 2026 | Feb 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.