Provider comparison

~openai vs Z Ai

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 2+ ~openai models and 15+ Z Ai models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — ~openai

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
OpenAI GPT Mini Latest400K$0.7500text+image+file->text
OpenAI GPT Latest1,050K$5.0000text+image+file->text

Top 5 cheapest — Z Ai

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Z.ai: GLM 4.5 Air (free)131.072K$0.0000text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4.7 Flash202.752K$0.0600text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4 32B128K$0.1000text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4.5 Air131.072K$0.1300text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4.6V131.072K$0.3000text+image+video->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — ~openai or Z Ai?

~openai has 2 models. Z Ai has 15 models.

Which is cheaper on average — ~openai or Z Ai?

~openai average: $2.88/1M. Z Ai average: $0.55/1M.

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

~openai: 2 models. Z Ai: 14 models.

How do I compare specific models between ~openai and Z Ai?

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

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