Model Comparison
DeepSeek-R1 vs GLM-4.5VWhich is better in 2026?
Comparing DeepSeek-R1 and GLM-4.5V across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.
Verdict: DeepSeek-R1 vs GLM-4.5V — which is better?
DeepSeek-R1 (by DeepSeek) and GLM-4.5V (by Zhipu AI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
Choose DeepSeek-R1 if…
- you want predictable pricing at $0.55/M input and $2.19/M output
Choose GLM-4.5V if…
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Aug 2025
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
DeepSeek-R1 and GLM-4.5Vdon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, DeepSeek-R1 ($0.55/1M tokens) costs the same as GLM-4.5V ($0.55/1M tokens).
For output processing, DeepSeek-R1 ($2.19/1M tokens) costs the same as GLM-4.5V ($2.19/1M tokens).
In conclusion, DeepSeek-R1 and GLM-4.5V cost the same.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
DeepSeek-R1 has 563.0B more parameters than GLM-4.5V, making it 521.3% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Both models have the same input context window of 131,072 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 131,072 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
GLM-4.5V supports multimodal inputs, whereas DeepSeek-R1 does not.
GLM-4.5V can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
DeepSeek-R1
GLM-4.5V
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under MIT.
Both models share the same licensing terms, providing consistent usage rights.
MIT
Open weights
MIT
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
DeepSeek-R1 was released on 2025-01-20, while GLM-4.5V was released on 2025-08-11.
GLM-4.5V is 7 months newer than DeepSeek-R1.
Jan 20, 2025
1.5 years ago
Aug 11, 2025
11 months ago
6mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
DeepSeek-R1 is available from DeepSeek, DeepInfra, Together, Fireworks. GLM-4.5V is available from Fireworks, Novita.
DeepSeek-R1
GLM-4.5V
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
DeepSeek-R1
View detailsDeepSeek
No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.
GLM-4.5V
View detailsZhipu AI
Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against DeepSeek-R1 and GLM-4.5V side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about DeepSeek-R1 vs GLM-4.5V.