Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs GLM-5
GLM-5 is cheaper on output tokens, while Claude Sonnet 4.6 offers a larger context window. Choose Claude Sonnet 4.6 or GLM-5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Claude Sonnet 4.6 | GLM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Vertex | Vertex |
| Input / 1M tokens | $3.00 | $1.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $15.00 | $3.20 |
| Context window | 1M | 203K |
| Parameters | — | 744B |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.