Model Comparison

Kimi K2.5 vs GLM-5V-Turbo

GLM-5V-Turbo significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Kimi K2.5 is 1.6x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

1 benchmarks

Kimi K2.5 outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while GLM-5V-Turbo is better at 1 benchmark (SimpleVQA).

GLM-5V-Turbo significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Kimi K2.5 costs less

For input processing, Kimi K2.5 ($0.60/1M tokens) is 2.0x cheaper than GLM-5V-Turbo ($1.20/1M tokens).

For output processing, Kimi K2.5 ($3.00/1M tokens) is 1.3x cheaper than GLM-5V-Turbo ($4.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, GLM-5V-Turbo is more expensive than Kimi K2.5.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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Moonshot AI
Kimi K2.5
Input tokens$0.60
Output tokens$3.00
Best providerFireworks
Zhipu AI
GLM-5V-Turbo
Input tokens$1.20
Output tokens$4.00
Best providerUnknown Organization
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Kimi K2.5 accepts 262,100 input tokens compared to GLM-5V-Turbo's 200,000 tokens. Kimi K2.5 can generate longer responses up to 262,100 tokens, while GLM-5V-Turbo is limited to 128,000 tokens.

Moonshot AI
Kimi K2.5
Input262,100 tokens
Output262,100 tokens
Zhipu AI
GLM-5V-Turbo
Input200,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both Kimi K2.5 and GLM-5V-Turbo support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

Kimi K2.5

Text
Images
Audio
Video

GLM-5V-Turbo

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Kimi K2.5 is licensed under MIT, while GLM-5V-Turbo uses a proprietary license.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

Kimi K2.5

MIT

Open weights

GLM-5V-Turbo

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Kimi K2.5 was released on 2026-01-27, while GLM-5V-Turbo was released on 2026-04-02.

GLM-5V-Turbo is 2 months newer than Kimi K2.5.

Kimi K2.5

Jan 27, 2026

3 months ago

GLM-5V-Turbo

Apr 2, 2026

1 months ago

2mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

Kimi K2.5 is available from Fireworks, Moonshot AI. GLM-5V-Turbo is available from ZAI.

Kimi K2.5

fireworks logo
Fireworks
Input Price:Input: $0.60/1MOutput Price:Output: $3.00/1M
moonshot logo
Unknown Organization
Input Price:Input: $0.60/1MOutput Price:Output: $3.00/1M

GLM-5V-Turbo

z logo
Unknown Organization
Input Price:Input: $1.20/1MOutput Price:Output: $4.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Moonshot AI
Larger context window (262,100 tokens)
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Has open weights
Zhipu AI
Higher SimpleVQA score (78.2% vs 71.2%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Moonshot AI
Kimi K2.5
Zhipu AI
GLM-5V-Turbo

FAQ

Common questions about Kimi K2.5 vs GLM-5V-Turbo.

Which is better, Kimi K2.5 or GLM-5V-Turbo?

GLM-5V-Turbo significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Kimi K2.5 is made by Moonshot AI and GLM-5V-Turbo is made by Zhipu AI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Kimi K2.5 compare to GLM-5V-Turbo in benchmarks?

Kimi K2.5 scores AIME 2025: 96.1%, HMMT 2025: 95.4%, InfoVQAtest: 92.6%, OCRBench: 92.3%, MathVista-Mini: 90.1%. GLM-5V-Turbo scores Design2Code: 94.8%, Flame-VLM-Code: 93.8%, V*: 89.0%, WebVoyager: 88.5%, PinchBench: 80.7%.

Is Kimi K2.5 cheaper than GLM-5V-Turbo?

Kimi K2.5 is 2.0x cheaper for input tokens. Kimi K2.5 costs $0.60/M input and $3.00/M output via fireworks. GLM-5V-Turbo costs $1.20/M input and $4.00/M output via z.

What are the context window sizes for Kimi K2.5 and GLM-5V-Turbo?

Kimi K2.5 supports 262K tokens and GLM-5V-Turbo supports 200K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Kimi K2.5 and GLM-5V-Turbo?

Key differences include context window (262K vs 200K), input pricing ($0.60 vs $1.20/M), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Kimi K2.5 and GLM-5V-Turbo?

Kimi K2.5 is developed by Moonshot AI and GLM-5V-Turbo is developed by Zhipu AI.