GLM-4.7 vs GPT-5 High
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. GLM-4.7 is 3.4x cheaper per token.
Zhipu AI · OpenAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
GLM-4.7 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (AIME 2025), while GPT-5 High is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA). Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
On price, GLM-4.7 is roughly 3.4x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GPT-5 High also accepts a larger context window (400,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current benchmark, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose GLM-4.7
- cost matters — it's about 3.4x cheaper per token
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Dec 2025
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose GPT-5 High
- you process long inputs — it offers a 400,000 token context window
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GLM-4.7 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (AIME 2025), while GPT-5 High is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Playground indexes and blind preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GLM-4.7 ($0.60/1M tokens) is 2.1x cheaper than GPT-5 High ($1.25/1M tokens).
For output processing, GLM-4.7 ($2.20/1M tokens) is 4.5x cheaper than GPT-5 High ($10.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-5 High is more expensive than GLM-4.7.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-5 High accepts 400,000 input tokens compared to GLM-4.7's 202,800 tokens. GLM-4.7 can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while GPT-5 High is limited to 128,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both GLM-4.7 and GPT-5 High support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GLM-4.7
GPT-5 High
License
Usage and distribution terms
GLM-4.7 is licensed under MIT, while GPT-5 High 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-4.7 was released on 2025-12-22, while GPT-5 High was released on 2025-08-07.
GLM-4.7 is 5 months newer than GPT-5 High.
Dec 22, 2025
8 months ago
4mo newerAug 7, 2025
1.0 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-5 High has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2024-09-30, while GLM-4.7's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm GPT-5 High's training data extends to 2024-09-30, but cannot make a direct comparison without GLM-4.7's cutoff date.
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Sep 2024
Provider Availability
GLM-4.7 is available from Fireworks, Novita. GPT-5 High is available from OpenAI.
GLM-4.7
GPT-5 High
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GLM-4.7 and GPT-5 High side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GLM-4.7 vs GPT-5 High.