DeepSeek R1 vs GLM-5.1
DeepSeek R1 is cheaper on output tokens, while GLM-5.1 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek R1 or GLM-5.1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek R1 | GLM-5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba (China) | Alibaba (China) |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.57 | $0.87 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.29 | $3.48 |
| Context window | 131K | 203K |
| Parameters | 671B | 754B |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Apr 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.