GLM-4.5 vs Grok-2 mini
GLM-4.5 leads the LLM Stats Score 27.7 to 8.6.
Zhipu AI · xAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
GLM-4.5 leads the overall LLM Stats Score 27.7 to 8.6, ranking #140 overall.
In the 2 individual benchmarks reported for both models, GLM-4.5 wins 2; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose GLM-4.5
- overall performance matters — it scores 27.7 and ranks #140 on LLM Stats
- your work emphasizes reasoning — it leads those capability indexes
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 2 of 2 exact shared results
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2025
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose Grok-2 mini
- you are already invested in the xAI ecosystem
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Capability indexes
Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks
Individual benchmarks
14 reported for GLM-4.5 · 8 for Grok-2 mini
GLM-4.5 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GPQA, MMLU-Pro), while Grok-2 mini is better at 0 benchmarks.
GLM-4.5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only GLM-4.5 specifies input context (131,072 tokens). Only GLM-4.5 specifies output context (131,072 tokens).
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Grok-2 mini supports multimodal inputs, whereas GLM-4.5 does not.
Grok-2 mini can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
GLM-4.5
Grok-2 mini
License
Usage and distribution terms
GLM-4.5 is licensed under MIT, while Grok-2 mini uses a proprietary license.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
MIT
Open weights
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GLM-4.5 was released on 2025-07-28, while Grok-2 mini was released on 2024-08-13.
GLM-4.5 is 12 months newer than Grok-2 mini.
Jul 28, 2025
1.2 years ago
11mo newerAug 13, 2024
2.1 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GLM-4.5 and Grok-2 mini side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GLM-4.5 vs Grok-2 mini.