GLM-4.6 vs GPT-5 mini
GPT-5 mini costs 31% less at typical usage ($0.69 vs $1.00 per 1M tokens). GPT-5 mini scores higher on 8 of 11 tasks.
| Spec | GLM-4.6 | GPT-5 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $0.60 | $0.25 |
| Output /1M | $2.20 | $2.00 |
| Typical /1M | $1.00 | $0.69 |
| Context window | 200k | 400k |
| Speed | Brisk | Fast |
| Privacy | Self-host | Standard |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
GLM-4.6
Steady since we started tracking (Jul 13, 2026)
GPT-5 mini
Steady since we started tracking (Jul 13, 2026)
Quality by task
Coding88/85
Agents86/83
Reasoning86/86
Writing83/85
Chat84/88
Classify83/85
Extract84/85
Summarize85/86
Translate85/86
Vision30/87
General84/85
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