DeepSeek-V3.2 vs GLM-5.1
DeepSeek-V3.2 (DeepSeek) and GLM-5.1 (Z.ai (Zhipu AI)) compared on benchmarks, pricing, context window, and use-case rankings.
- GLM-5.1 leads on overall intelligence (ECI 150 vs 146).
- DeepSeek-V3.2 is cheaper on input tokens — $0.23 vs $0.98 per 1M.
- GLM-5.1 has a larger context window (203K vs 131K tokens).
- GLM-5.1 ranks higher for coding (69th vs 27th percentile).
Use-case scores are 0–100 percentile composites across each area’s benchmarks, ranked against every model from the past year. Highlighted cells lead each row. Open a model for the full picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is DeepSeek-V3.2 better than GLM-5.1?
On Epoch AI's Capabilities Index, GLM-5.1 scores higher (150) than DeepSeek-V3.2 (146). The right pick depends on your task — compare their coding, math, and reasoning scores in the table above.
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek-V3.2 or GLM-5.1?
DeepSeek-V3.2 is cheaper on input tokens at $0.23 per million, versus $0.98 (representative OpenRouter pricing).
Which has a larger context window, DeepSeek-V3.2 or GLM-5.1?
GLM-5.1 supports up to 203K tokens, compared with 131K for the other.
Which is better for coding, DeepSeek-V3.2 or GLM-5.1?
Across coding benchmarks like SWE-bench Verified and Terminal-Bench, GLM-5.1 ranks higher — 69th vs 27th percentile among the models tracked on Model Beat.
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Benchmarks & model data from Epoch AI (CC BY); pricing & specs from OpenRouter. ECI = Epoch Capabilities Index.