Provider comparison

Thinkingmachines vs Z Ai

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 6+ Thinkingmachines models and 22+ Z Ai models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Thinkingmachines

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Thinking Machines: Inkling (free)1,048.576K$0.0000text+image+audio->text
Thinking Machines: Inkling Small (free)1,048.576K$0.0000text+image+audio->text
Thinking Machines: Inkling Small1,048.576K$0.4500text+image+audio->text
Thinking Machines: Inkling Small (batch)524.288K$0.5000text+image+audio->text
Thinking Machines: Inkling1,048.576K$1.0000text+image+audio->text

Top 5 cheapest — Z Ai

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Z.ai: GLM 4.5 Air (free)131.072K$0.0000text->text
Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (free)32.768K$0.0000text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4.7 Flash200K$0.0605text->text
Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch)1,048.576K$0.0750text+image+video->text
Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash1,310.72K$0.0900text+image+video->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Thinkingmachines or Z Ai?

Thinkingmachines has 6 models. Z Ai has 22 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Thinkingmachines or Z Ai?

Thinkingmachines average: $0.49/1M. Z Ai average: $0.47/1M.

Which provider has more long-context (128K+) models?

Thinkingmachines: 6 models. Z Ai: 20 models.

How do I compare specific models between Thinkingmachines and Z Ai?

Use the Thinkingmachines and Z Ai collection pages to browse individual models, then open a pairwise comparison from any model page.

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