Model Comparison

Kimi K3 vs GLM-5V-TurboWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing Kimi K3 and GLM-5V-Turbo across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: Kimi K3 vs GLM-5V-Turbo — which is better?

Kimi K3 (by Moonshot AI) 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 3.2x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Kimi K3 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose Kimi K3 if…

  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026

Choose GLM-5V-Turbo if…

  • cost matters — it's about 3.2x cheaper per token

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

Kimi K3 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

GLM-5V-Turbo costs less

For input processing, Kimi K3 ($3.00/1M tokens) is 2.5x more expensive than GLM-5V-Turbo ($1.20/1M tokens).

For output processing, Kimi K3 ($15.00/1M tokens) is 3.8x more expensive than GLM-5V-Turbo ($4.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Kimi K3 is more expensive than GLM-5V-Turbo.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers
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Moonshot AI
Kimi K3
Input tokens$3.00
Output tokens$15.00
Best providerUnknown Organization
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 K3 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to GLM-5V-Turbo's 200,000 tokens. Kimi K3 can generate longer responses up to 1,048,576 tokens, while GLM-5V-Turbo is limited to 128,000 tokens.

Moonshot AI
Kimi K3
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output1,048,576 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 K3 and GLM-5V-Turbo support multimodal inputs.

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

Kimi K3

Text
Images
Audio
Video

GLM-5V-Turbo

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Kimi K3 was released on 2026-07-16, while GLM-5V-Turbo was released on 2026-04-02.

Kimi K3 is 4 months newer than GLM-5V-Turbo.

Kimi K3

Jul 16, 2026

1 days ago

3mo newer
GLM-5V-Turbo

Apr 2, 2026

3 months ago

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 K3 is available from Moonshot AI. GLM-5V-Turbo is available from ZAI.

Kimi K3

moonshot logo
Unknown Organization
Input Price:Input: $3.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $15.00/1M

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 (1,048,576 tokens)
Has open weights
Zhipu AI
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Kimi K3 and GLM-5V-Turbo side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Kimi K3
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GLM-5V-Turbo
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FAQ

Common questions about Kimi K3 vs GLM-5V-Turbo.

Which is better, Kimi K3 or GLM-5V-Turbo?

Kimi K3 (Moonshot AI) and GLM-5V-Turbo (Zhipu AI) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does Kimi K3 compare to GLM-5V-Turbo in benchmarks?

Kimi K3 scores MathVision: 97.8%, DeepSearchQA: 95.0%, GPQA: 93.5%, CharXiv-R: 91.3%, BrowseComp: 91.2%. GLM-5V-Turbo scores Design2Code: 94.8%, Flame-VLM-Code: 93.8%, V*: 89.0%, WebVoyager: 88.5%, PinchBench: 80.7%.

Is Kimi K3 cheaper than GLM-5V-Turbo?

GLM-5V-Turbo is 2.5x cheaper for input tokens. Kimi K3 costs $3.00/M input and $15.00/M output via moonshot. GLM-5V-Turbo costs $1.20/M input and $4.00/M output via z.

What are the context window sizes for Kimi K3 and GLM-5V-Turbo?

Kimi K3 supports 1.0M 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 K3 and GLM-5V-Turbo?

Key differences include context window (1.0M vs 200K), input pricing ($3.00 vs $1.20/M), licensing (Unknown vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Kimi K3 and GLM-5V-Turbo?

Kimi K3 is developed by Moonshot AI and GLM-5V-Turbo is developed by Zhipu AI.

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