GLM-5 vs GPT-4.1
Cost and capability comparison. For a sample workload of 1,000 input and 500 output tokens across 100,000 requests/month, GLM-5 is cheaper by about $340.00/month.
| GLM-5 | GPT-4.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | zhipu | openai |
| Input / 1M | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M | $3.20 | $8.00 |
| Per request (sample) | $0.00260 | $0.00600 |
| Monthly (sample) | $260.00 | $600.00 |
| Context window | 204,800 | 1,000,000 |
| Vision | No | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | No |
| Arena · Overall | 1438 | 1372 |
| Arena · Coding | 1435 | 1375 |
| Arena · Math & reasoning | — | 1360 |
| Arena · Agentic / tool use | — | 1362 |
Intelligence scores are community Arena ratings from LMArena / arena.ai, used under CC BY 4.0. Snapshot last refreshed 28 July 2026. Scores are a relative signal, not an absolute measure of capability. A Measured score was voted on directly; an Estimated score is inherited from an identical base model (a regional/creator-prefixed hosting duplicate). See our methodology.
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| GLM-5 | Z.ai (Zhipu AI) | $0.00260 | $260.00 | $3,120.00 | 204,800 |
| GPT-4.1 | OpenAI | $0.00600 | $600.00 | $7,200.00 | 1,000,000 |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, GLM-5 or GPT-4.1?
For a workload of 1,000 input and 500 output tokens over 100,000 requests/month, GLM-5 is cheaper, costing about $260.00/month versus $600.00/month.
What is the context window of GLM-5 and GPT-4.1?
GLM-5 supports 204,800 tokens, while GPT-4.1 supports 1,000,000 tokens.
Estimates for planning only. Verify current pricing with each provider.