GLM 5.2 vs GLM-5-Turbo
GLM-5-Turbo is cheaper on output tokens, while GLM 5.2 offers a larger context window. Choose GLM 5.2 or GLM-5-Turbo based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | GLM 5.2 | GLM-5-Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Z.ai | Z.AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.04 | $1.20 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $7.00 | $4.00 |
| Context window | 1M | 200K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | No |
| Released | — | Mar 2026 |
| LiveBench score | 73.2 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1470 | — |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1604 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 91.9 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 152 | — |
FAQ
Is GLM 5.2 or GLM-5-Turbo cheaper?
GLM-5-Turbo is cheaper on output tokens ($4.00 vs $7.00 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, GLM 5.2 or GLM-5-Turbo?
GLM 5.2 has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.