Model Comparison
GPT-5.5 Pro vs GLM-5V-TurboWhich is better in 2026?
Comparing GPT-5.5 Pro and GLM-5V-Turbo across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.
Verdict: GPT-5.5 Pro vs GLM-5V-Turbo — which is better?
GPT-5.5 Pro (by OpenAI) and GLM-5V-Turbo (by Zhipu AI) 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.
On price, GLM-5V-Turbo is roughly 35.5x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GPT-5.5 Pro also accepts a larger context window (1,050,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose GPT-5.5 Pro if…
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,050,000 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Apr 2026
Choose GLM-5V-Turbo if…
- cost matters — it's about 35.5x cheaper per token
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GPT-5.5 Pro and GLM-5V-Turbodon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GPT-5.5 Pro ($30.00/1M tokens) is 25.0x more expensive than GLM-5V-Turbo ($1.20/1M tokens).
For output processing, GPT-5.5 Pro ($180.00/1M tokens) is 45.0x more expensive than GLM-5V-Turbo ($4.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-5.5 Pro is more expensive than GLM-5V-Turbo.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-5.5 Pro accepts 1,050,000 input tokens compared to GLM-5V-Turbo's 200,000 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 128,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both GPT-5.5 Pro and GLM-5V-Turbo support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GPT-5.5 Pro
GLM-5V-Turbo
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.
Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.
Proprietary
Closed source
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GPT-5.5 Pro was released on 2026-04-23, while GLM-5V-Turbo was released on 2026-04-02.
GPT-5.5 Pro is 1 month newer than GLM-5V-Turbo.
Apr 23, 2026
2 months ago
3w newerApr 2, 2026
3 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-5.5 Pro has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-12-01, while GLM-5V-Turbo's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm GPT-5.5 Pro's training data extends to 2025-12-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without GLM-5V-Turbo's cutoff date.
Dec 2025
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Provider Availability
GPT-5.5 Pro is available from OpenAI. GLM-5V-Turbo is available from ZAI.
GPT-5.5 Pro
GLM-5V-Turbo
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
GPT-5.5 Pro
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GLM-5V-Turbo
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Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GPT-5.5 Pro and GLM-5V-Turbo side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about GPT-5.5 Pro vs GLM-5V-Turbo.