GLM 5.1 vs Kimi K2.6
GLM 5.1 is cheaper on output tokens, while Kimi K2.6 offers a larger context window. Choose GLM 5.1 or Kimi K2.6 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | GLM 5.1 | Kimi K2.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Synthetic | Synthetic |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.00 | $0.95 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $3.00 | $4.00 |
| Context window | 197K | 262K |
| Parameters | 754B | 1T |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.