GLM-5 vs GPT-5.4 nano Comparison
Comparing GLM-5 and GPT-5.4 nano across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GLM-5 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (MCP Atlas, Terminal-Bench 2.0), while GPT-5.4 nano is better at 0 benchmarks.
GLM-5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GLM-5 ($1.00/1M tokens) is 5.0x more expensive than GPT-5.4 nano ($0.20/1M tokens).
For output processing, GLM-5 ($3.20/1M tokens) is 2.6x more expensive than GPT-5.4 nano ($1.25/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GLM-5 is more expensive than GPT-5.4 nano.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-5.4 nano accepts 400,000 input tokens compared to GLM-5's 200,000 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 128,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
GPT-5.4 nano supports multimodal inputs, whereas GLM-5 does not.
GPT-5.4 nano can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
GLM-5
GPT-5.4 nano
License
Usage and distribution terms
GLM-5 is licensed under MIT, while GPT-5.4 nano 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-5 was released on 2026-02-11, while GPT-5.4 nano was released on 2026-03-17.
GPT-5.4 nano is 1 month newer than GLM-5.
Feb 11, 2026
1 months ago
Mar 17, 2026
1 days ago
1mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-5.4 nano has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-08-31, while GLM-5's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm GPT-5.4 nano's training data extends to 2025-08-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without GLM-5's cutoff date.
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Aug 2025
Provider Availability
GLM-5 is available from ZAI. GPT-5.4 nano is available from OpenAI. The availability of providers can affect quality of the model and reliability.
GLM-5
GPT-5.4 nano
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
GLM-5
View detailsZhipu AI
GPT-5.4 nano
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Detailed Comparison
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