GLM-5.3 vs GPT-5.2 Pro
GLM-5.3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GLM-5.3 is 26.9x cheaper per token.
Zhipu AI · OpenAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
GLM-5.3 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (Humanity's Last Exam), while GPT-5.2 Pro is better at 0 benchmarks. GLM-5.3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, GLM-5.3 is roughly 26.9x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GLM-5.3 also accepts a larger context window (1,000,000 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-5.3
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
- cost matters — it's about 26.9x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,000,000 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Aug 2026
Choose GPT-5.2 Pro
- you want predictable pricing at $21.00/M input and $168.00/M output
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GLM-5.3 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (Humanity's Last Exam), while GPT-5.2 Pro is better at 0 benchmarks.
GLM-5.3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Playground indexes and blind preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GLM-5.3 ($1.40/1M tokens) is 15.0x cheaper than GPT-5.2 Pro ($21.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, GLM-5.3 ($4.40/1M tokens) is 38.2x cheaper than GPT-5.2 Pro ($168.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-5.2 Pro is more expensive than GLM-5.3.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GLM-5.3 accepts 1,000,000 input tokens compared to GPT-5.2 Pro's 400,000 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 128,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
GPT-5.2 Pro supports multimodal inputs, whereas GLM-5.3 does not.
GPT-5.2 Pro can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
GLM-5.3
GPT-5.2 Pro
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GLM-5.3 was released on 2026-08-14, while GPT-5.2 Pro was released on 2025-12-11.
GLM-5.3 is 8 months newer than GPT-5.2 Pro.
Aug 14, 2026
1 weeks ago
8mo newerDec 11, 2025
8 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
GLM-5.3 is available from ZAI. GPT-5.2 Pro is available from OpenAI.
GLM-5.3
GPT-5.2 Pro
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GLM-5.3 and GPT-5.2 Pro side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GLM-5.3 vs GPT-5.2 Pro.