Seed 1.6 Flash vs GLM-5.3-Flash
Seed 1.6 Flash is cheaper on output tokens, while GLM-5.3-Flash offers a larger context window. Choose Seed 1.6 Flash or GLM-5.3-Flash based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Seed 1.6 Flash | GLM-5.3-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Volcengine Ark | Volcengine Ark |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.02 | $0.12 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.22 | $0.42 |
| Context window | 256K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Aug 2025 | Aug 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.