Model Comparison

GLM-4.5V vs Kimi K3Which is better in 2026?

Comparing GLM-4.5V and Kimi K3 across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: GLM-4.5V vs Kimi K3 — which is better?

GLM-4.5V (by Zhipu AI) and Kimi K3 (by Moonshot 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.

On price, GLM-4.5V is roughly 6.3x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Kimi K3 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose GLM-4.5V if…

  • cost matters — it's about 6.3x cheaper per token
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Kimi K3 if…

  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

GLM-4.5V and Kimi K3don'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

GLM-4.5V costs less

For input processing, GLM-4.5V ($0.55/1M tokens) is 5.5x cheaper than Kimi K3 ($3.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, GLM-4.5V ($2.19/1M tokens) is 6.8x cheaper than Kimi K3 ($15.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Kimi K3 is more expensive than GLM-4.5V.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
Sun Jul 26 2026 • llm-stats.com
Zhipu AI
GLM-4.5V
Input tokens$0.55
Output tokens$2.19
Best providerFireworks
Moonshot AI
Kimi K3
Input tokens$3.00
Output tokens$15.00
Best providerUnknown Organization
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

2692.0B diff

Kimi K3 has 2692.0B more parameters than GLM-4.5V, making it 2492.6% larger.

Zhipu AI
GLM-4.5V
108.0Bparameters
Moonshot AI
Kimi K3
2.8Tparameters
108.0B
GLM-4.5V
2800.0B
Kimi K3

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Kimi K3 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to GLM-4.5V's 131,072 tokens. Kimi K3 can generate longer responses up to 1,048,576 tokens, while GLM-4.5V is limited to 131,072 tokens.

Zhipu AI
GLM-4.5V
Input131,072 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
Moonshot AI
Kimi K3
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output1,048,576 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both GLM-4.5V and Kimi K3 support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

GLM-4.5V

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Kimi K3

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

GLM-4.5V was released on 2025-08-11, while Kimi K3 was released on 2026-07-16.

Kimi K3 is 11 months newer than GLM-4.5V.

GLM-4.5V

Aug 11, 2025

11 months ago

Kimi K3

Jul 16, 2026

1 weeks ago

11mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

GLM-4.5V is available from Fireworks, Novita. Kimi K3 is available from Moonshot AI.

GLM-4.5V

fireworks logo
Fireworks
Input Price:Input: $0.55/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.19/1M
novita logo
Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.60/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.20/1M

Kimi K3

moonshot logo
Unknown Organization
Input Price:Input: $3.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $15.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Zhipu AI
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Moonshot AI
Larger context window (1,048,576 tokens)

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against GLM-4.5V and Kimi K3 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

GLM-4.5V
✓ Preferred
Kimi K3
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Kimi K3

FAQ

Common questions about GLM-4.5V vs Kimi K3.

Which is better, GLM-4.5V or Kimi K3?

GLM-4.5V (Zhipu AI) and Kimi K3 (Moonshot AI) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does GLM-4.5V compare to Kimi K3 in benchmarks?

Kimi K3 scores MathVision: 97.8%, DeepSearchQA: 95.0%, GPQA: 93.5%, CharXiv-R: 91.3%, BrowseComp: 91.2%.

Is GLM-4.5V cheaper than Kimi K3?

GLM-4.5V is 5.5x cheaper for input tokens. GLM-4.5V costs $0.55/M input and $2.19/M output via fireworks. Kimi K3 costs $3.00/M input and $15.00/M output via moonshot.

What are the context window sizes for GLM-4.5V and Kimi K3?

GLM-4.5V supports 131K tokens and Kimi K3 supports 1.0M tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between GLM-4.5V and Kimi K3?

Key differences include context window (131K vs 1.0M), input pricing ($0.55 vs $3.00/M), licensing (MIT vs Unknown). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes GLM-4.5V and Kimi K3?

GLM-4.5V is developed by Zhipu AI and Kimi K3 is developed by Moonshot AI.

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