GLM-5.3 vs GLM-5.2
30-second takeaway
- GLM-5.3 has the cheaper input: $1.1 vs $1.4 (per 1M tokens, 21% less)
- Same context window (1M tokens)
More specs (max output / capabilities)
| max output | 131,072 | 131,072 |
| Reasoning | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Tool calls | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Open weights | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Prices are official/data-source rates (per 1M tokens), not what relays actually charge — relay prices vary with discounts and group multipliers. See methodology.