GLM-5 vs Particle-1
GLM-5 and Particle-1 are closely matched at 36.6 and 31.9 on the LLM Stats Score. Particle-1 is 3.5x cheaper per token.
Zhipu AI · Particle AI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
GLM-5 and Particle-1 are closely matched on the overall LLM Stats Score at 36.6 and 31.9.
On price, Particle-1 is roughly 3.5x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Particle-1 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose GLM-5
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose Particle-1
- cost matters — it's about 3.5x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Oct 2026
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
5 reported for GLM-5 · 3 for Particle-1
GLM-5 and Particle-1don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GLM-5 ($1.00/1M tokens) is 4.0x more expensive than Particle-1 ($0.25/1M tokens).
For output processing, GLM-5 ($3.20/1M tokens) is 3.2x more expensive than Particle-1 ($1.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GLM-5 is more expensive than Particle-1.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Particle-1 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to GLM-5's 200,000 tokens. Particle-1 can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while GLM-5 is limited to 128,000 tokens.
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Particle-1 supports multimodal inputs, whereas GLM-5 does not.
Particle-1 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
GLM-5
Particle-1
License
Usage and distribution terms
GLM-5 is licensed under MIT, while Particle-1 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 Particle-1 was released on 2026-10-28.
Particle-1 is 9 months newer than GLM-5.
Feb 11, 2026
8 months ago
Oct 28, 2026
-3 days ago
8mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
GLM-5 is available from FriendliAI, ZAI. Particle-1 is available from Particle AI.
GLM-5
Particle-1
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GLM-5 and Particle-1 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GLM-5 vs Particle-1.