GLM-5.1 vs Kimi K2.5
GLM-5.1 (Z.ai (Zhipu AI)) and Kimi K2.5 (Moonshot) compared on benchmarks, pricing, context window, and use-case rankings.
- GLM-5.1 leads on overall intelligence (ECI 150 vs 148).
- Kimi K2.5 is cheaper on input tokens — $0.38 vs $0.98 per 1M.
- Kimi K2.5 has a larger context window (262K vs 203K tokens).
- GLM-5.1 ranks higher for coding (69th vs 46th 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 GLM-5.1 better than Kimi K2.5?
On Epoch AI's Capabilities Index, GLM-5.1 scores higher (150) than Kimi K2.5 (148). The right pick depends on your task — compare their coding, math, and reasoning scores in the table above.
Which is cheaper, GLM-5.1 or Kimi K2.5?
Kimi K2.5 is cheaper on input tokens at $0.38 per million, versus $0.98 (representative OpenRouter pricing).
Which has a larger context window, GLM-5.1 or Kimi K2.5?
Kimi K2.5 supports up to 262K tokens, compared with 203K for the other.
Which is better for coding, GLM-5.1 or Kimi K2.5?
Across coding benchmarks like SWE-bench Verified and Terminal-Bench, GLM-5.1 ranks higher — 69th vs 46th 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.