DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash vs Z.ai: GLM 5.2
deepseek vs z-ai
On price, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.11× that of Z.ai: GLM 5.2).
On capability, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash has the higher intelligence index (40) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash on a budget, or DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | Z.ai: GLM 5.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $0.05 | $0.01 |
| Output /1M | $0.57 | $6.80 |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.18 | $1.70 |
| Context | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Intelligence | 40 | 34 |
| Coding | — | 69 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 220 tok/s | 93 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash or Z.ai: GLM 5.2?
On price, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.11× that of Z.ai: GLM 5.2). DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash: $0.051 in / $0.567 out; Z.ai: GLM 5.2: $0.006 in / $6.8 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash or Z.ai: GLM 5.2?
On capability, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash has the higher intelligence index (40) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash — vs Z.ai: GLM 5.2 69.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash on a budget, or DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash for output quality. Full details below.