Model Comparison

GLM-5 vs Claude Haiku 4.5Which is better in 2026?

GLM-5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GLM-5 is 1.3x cheaper per token.

Verdict: GLM-5 vs Claude Haiku 4.5 — which is better?

GLM-5 (by Zhipu AI) and Claude Haiku 4.5 (by Anthropic) 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-5 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (SWE-Bench Verified), while Claude Haiku 4.5 is better at 0 benchmarks. GLM-5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

On price, GLM-5 is roughly 1.3x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Choose GLM-5 if…

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
  • cost matters — it's about 1.3x cheaper per token
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Feb 2026
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Claude Haiku 4.5 if…

  • you want predictable pricing at $1.00/M input and $5.00/M output
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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

1 benchmarks

GLM-5 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (SWE-Bench Verified), while Claude Haiku 4.5 is better at 0 benchmarks.

GLM-5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

GLM-5 costs less

For input processing, GLM-5 ($1.00/1M tokens) costs the same as Claude Haiku 4.5 ($1.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, GLM-5 ($3.20/1M tokens) is 1.6x cheaper than Claude Haiku 4.5 ($5.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Claude Haiku 4.5 is more expensive than GLM-5.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers
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Zhipu AI
GLM-5
Input tokens$1.00
Output tokens$3.20
Best providerFriendliAI
Anthropic
Claude Haiku 4.5
Input tokens$1.00
Output tokens$5.00
Best providerAnthropic
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Both models have the same input context window of 200,000 tokens. GLM-5 can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while Claude Haiku 4.5 is limited to 64,000 tokens.

Zhipu AI
GLM-5
Input200,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
Anthropic
Claude Haiku 4.5
Input200,000 tokens
Output64,000 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Claude Haiku 4.5 supports multimodal inputs, whereas GLM-5 does not.

Claude Haiku 4.5 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

GLM-5

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Claude Haiku 4.5

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

GLM-5 is licensed under MIT, while Claude Haiku 4.5 uses a proprietary license.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

GLM-5

MIT

Open weights

Claude Haiku 4.5

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

GLM-5 was released on 2026-02-11, while Claude Haiku 4.5 was released on 2025-10-15.

GLM-5 is 4 months newer than Claude Haiku 4.5.

GLM-5

Feb 11, 2026

3 months ago

3mo newer
Claude Haiku 4.5

Oct 15, 2025

7 months ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Claude Haiku 4.5 has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-02-01, while GLM-5's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Claude Haiku 4.5's training data extends to 2025-02-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without GLM-5's cutoff date.

GLM-5

—

Claude Haiku 4.5

Feb 2025

Provider Availability

GLM-5 is available from FriendliAI, ZAI. Claude Haiku 4.5 is available from Anthropic, Vertex AI.

GLM-5

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FriendliAI
Input Price:Input: $1.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $3.20/1M
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Unknown Organization
Input Price:Input: $1.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $3.20/1M

Claude Haiku 4.5

anthropic logo
Anthropic
Input Price:Input: $1.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $5.00/1M
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Unknown Organization
Input Price:Input: $1.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $5.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Zhipu AI
Less expensive output tokens
Has open weights
Higher SWE-Bench Verified score (77.8% vs 73.3%)
Anthropic
Supports multimodal inputs

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Zhipu AI
GLM-5
Anthropic
Claude Haiku 4.5

FAQ

Common questions about GLM-5 vs Claude Haiku 4.5.

Which is better, GLM-5 or Claude Haiku 4.5?

GLM-5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GLM-5 is made by Zhipu AI and Claude Haiku 4.5 is made by Anthropic. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does GLM-5 compare to Claude Haiku 4.5 in benchmarks?

GLM-5 scores t2-bench: 89.7%, SWE-Bench Verified: 77.8%, BrowseComp: 75.9%, MCP Atlas: 67.8%, Terminal-Bench 2.0: 56.2%. Claude Haiku 4.5 scores Tau2 Retail: 83.2%, MMMLU: 83.0%, Tau2 Telecom: 83.0%, AIME 2025: 80.7%, SWE-Bench Verified: 73.3%.

Is GLM-5 cheaper than Claude Haiku 4.5?

Both models cost $1.00 per million input tokens.

What are the context window sizes for GLM-5 and Claude Haiku 4.5?

GLM-5 supports 200K tokens and Claude Haiku 4.5 supports 200K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between GLM-5 and Claude Haiku 4.5?

Key differences include multimodal support (no vs yes), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes GLM-5 and Claude Haiku 4.5?

GLM-5 is developed by Zhipu AI and Claude Haiku 4.5 is developed by Anthropic.

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