GLM-4.5-Air vs GLM-5
GLM-4.5-Air is cheaper on output tokens, while GLM-5 offers a larger context window. Choose GLM-4.5-Air or GLM-5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | GLM-4.5-Air | GLM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Z.AI | Z.AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.20 | $1.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.10 | $3.20 |
| Context window | 131K | 205K |
| Parameters | — | 744B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Jul 2025 | Feb 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.