Is GLM 5.2 or MiniMax M3 cheaper?

MiniMax M3 is cheaper on output tokens ($1.10 vs $3.00 per 1M).

Which has the larger context window, GLM 5.2 or MiniMax M3?

MiniMax M3 has the larger context window (1M tokens).

GLM 5.2 vs MiniMax M3

MiniMax M3 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M3 offers a larger context window. Choose GLM 5.2 or MiniMax M3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.

Spec	GLM 5.2	MiniMax M3
Provider	Lilac	Lilac
Input / 1M tokens	$0.90	$0.28
Output / 1M tokens	$3.00	$1.10
Context window	524K	1M
Parameters	—	—
Open weights	Yes	Yes
Released	Jun 2026	Jun 2026

GLM 5.2 details →MiniMax M3 details →

FAQ

Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.