Is DeepSeek-R1 or GLM-5.3 cheaper?

DeepSeek-R1 is cheaper on output tokens ($2.78 vs $3.48 per 1M).

Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek-R1 or GLM-5.3?

GLM-5.3 has the larger context window (1M tokens).

DeepSeek-R1 vs GLM-5.3

DeepSeek-R1 is cheaper on output tokens, while GLM-5.3 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek-R1 or GLM-5.3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.

Spec	DeepSeek-R1	GLM-5.3
Provider	Melious	Melious
Input / 1M tokens	$0.70	$1.16
Output / 1M tokens	$2.78	$3.48
Context window	164K	1M
Parameters	—	—
Open weights	Yes	Yes
Released	Jan 2025	Aug 2026

DeepSeek-R1 details →GLM-5.3 details →

FAQ

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