Model Comparison
GLM-4.6 vs Qwen3.5-9BWhich is better in 2026?
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Verdict: GLM-4.6 vs Qwen3.5-9B — which is better?
GLM-4.6 (by Zhipu AI) and Qwen3.5-9B (by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team) 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.
GLM-4.6 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (LiveCodeBench v6), while Qwen3.5-9B is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA). Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Choose GLM-4.6 if…
- you want predictable pricing at $0.55/M input and $2.00/M output
Choose Qwen3.5-9B if…
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Mar 2026
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GLM-4.6 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (LiveCodeBench v6), while Qwen3.5-9B is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
GLM-4.6 has 348.0B more parameters than Qwen3.5-9B, making it 3866.7% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only GLM-4.6 specifies input context (131,072 tokens). Only GLM-4.6 specifies output context (131,072 tokens).
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both GLM-4.6 and Qwen3.5-9B support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GLM-4.6
Qwen3.5-9B
License
Usage and distribution terms
GLM-4.6 is licensed under MIT, while Qwen3.5-9B uses Apache 2.0.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
MIT
Open weights
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GLM-4.6 was released on 2025-09-30, while Qwen3.5-9B was released on 2026-03-02.
Qwen3.5-9B is 5 months newer than GLM-4.6.
Sep 30, 2025
10 months ago
Mar 2, 2026
5 months ago
5mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
GLM-4.6
View detailsZhipu AI
Qwen3.5-9B
View detailsAlibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GLM-4.6 and Qwen3.5-9B side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about GLM-4.6 vs Qwen3.5-9B.