Model Comparison
GLM-5 vs DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14BWhich is better in 2026?
Comparing GLM-5 and DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.
Verdict: GLM-5 vs DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B — which is better?
GLM-5 (by Zhipu AI) and DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B (by DeepSeek) 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.
Choose GLM-5 if…
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Feb 2026
Choose DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B if…
- you are already invested in the DeepSeek ecosystem
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GLM-5 and DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
GLM-5 has 729.2B more parameters than DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B, making it 4927.0% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only GLM-5 specifies input context (200,000 tokens). Only GLM-5 specifies output context (128,000 tokens).
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under MIT.
Both models share the same licensing terms, providing consistent usage rights.
MIT
Open weights
MIT
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GLM-5 was released on 2026-02-11, while DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B was released on 2025-01-20.
GLM-5 is 13 months newer than DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B.
Feb 11, 2026
3 months ago
1.1yr newerJan 20, 2025
1.4 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
Key Takeaways
GLM-5
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No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.
Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about GLM-5 vs DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B.