Is GLM 5 or GLM 4.6 cheaper?

GLM 4.6 is cheaper on output tokens ($1.54 vs $2.60 per 1M).

Which has the larger context window, GLM 5 or GLM 4.6?

Both models offer a similar context window.

GLM 5 vs GLM 4.6

GLM 4.6 is cheaper on output tokens. Choose GLM 5 or GLM 4.6 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.

Spec	GLM 5	GLM 4.6
Provider	ZenMux	ZenMux
Input / 1M tokens	$0.58	$0.35
Output / 1M tokens	$2.60	$1.54
Context window	200K	200K
Parameters	744B	357B
Open weights	Yes	No
Released	Feb 2026	Sep 2025

GLM 5 details →GLM 4.6 details →

FAQ

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