Model Comparison
Grok 4.3 vs GLM-5.2Which is better in 2026?
Comparing Grok 4.3 and GLM-5.2 across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.
Verdict: Grok 4.3 vs GLM-5.2 — which is better?
Grok 4.3 (by xAI) and GLM-5.2 (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-5.2 is roughly 1.1x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GLM-5.2 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose Grok 4.3 if…
- you want predictable pricing at $1.25/M input and $2.50/M output
Choose GLM-5.2 if…
- cost matters — it's about 1.1x 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 Jun 2026
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Grok 4.3 and GLM-5.2don'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, Grok 4.3 ($1.25/1M tokens) is 1.3x more expensive than GLM-5.2 ($0.95/1M tokens).
For output processing, Grok 4.3 ($2.50/1M tokens) is 1.2x cheaper than GLM-5.2 ($3.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Grok 4.3 is more expensive than GLM-5.2.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GLM-5.2 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Grok 4.3's 1,000,000 tokens. Only GLM-5.2 specifies output context (131,072 tokens).
License
Usage and distribution terms
Grok 4.3 is licensed under a proprietary license, while GLM-5.2 uses MIT.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Proprietary
Closed source
MIT
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Grok 4.3 was released on 2026-05-06, while GLM-5.2 was released on 2026-06-16.
GLM-5.2 is 1 month newer than Grok 4.3.
May 6, 2026
2 months ago
Jun 16, 2026
1 months ago
1mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
Grok 4.3 is available from xAI. GLM-5.2 is available from DeepInfra, Fireworks, FriendliAI, Novita, Together, ZAI.
Grok 4.3
GLM-5.2
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
GLM-5.2
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Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Grok 4.3 and GLM-5.2 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about Grok 4.3 vs GLM-5.2.