GLM-4.6 vs GPT-5 nano
GPT-5 nano costs 86% less at typical usage ($0.14 vs $1.00 per 1M tokens). GLM-4.6 scores higher on 10 of 11 tasks.
| Spec | GLM-4.6 | GPT-5 nano |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $0.60 | $0.05 |
| Output /1M | $2.20 | $0.40 |
| Typical /1M | $1.00 | $0.14 |
| Context window | 200k | 400k |
| Speed | Brisk | Blazing |
| Privacy | Self-host | Standard |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
GLM-4.6
Steady since we started tracking (Jul 13, 2026)
GPT-5 nano
Steady since we started tracking (Jul 13, 2026)
Quality by task
Coding88/72
Agents86/68
Reasoning86/74
Writing83/76
Chat84/80
Classify83/82
Extract84/80
Summarize85/80
Translate85/80
Vision30/78
General84/76
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